March inflation jumped due to the Iran war, raising early 2027 COLA projections and adding uncertainty. The final outcome now depends on energy prices this summer.
USPS will temporarily halt employer FERS pension payments starting April 10 to conserve cash. What does this mean for employees and retirees?
Netflix walked away from a $90 billion deal. Federal retirees face similar choices with TSP withdrawals, annuities, and Roth conversions. Flexibility matters.
OPM has proposed collecting detailed health claims data from FEHB and PSHB insurers, aiming for cost control but raising privacy and care oversight concerns.
OPM’s retirement backlog was slashed by 15% in March 2026, driven both by processing more retirement claims than received and an increased share of digital claims.
Retirement success hinges on smart tax planning and withdrawal strategies; small mistakes and “rules of thumb” can cost federal retirees significantly over time.
Federal retirees must weigh FEHB vs Medicare choices carefully, balancing premiums, coverage, and long-term penalties to protect health and savings.
Dropping college degree requirements for many federal jobs is a major shift to skills-based hiring. It expands the talent pool but raising questions about consistency and workforce quality.
Most community colleges offer personal finance courses—a practical, affordable resource federal employees can use to navigate FERS, TSP, and retirement decisions.
FEHB offers continuous health coverage for federal retirees, managed by OPM post-service. Review and adjust plans during Open Season to fit your needs.
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