Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.
Optimizing Health Coverage in Retirement: FEHB vs. Medicare Part B
Federal retirees must decide between FEHB, Medicare Part B, or both. Combining them can lower costs, but FEHB alone keeps premiums low.
But Before You Go… Check Out the Retirement 4-Step
Facing early federal retirement? Federal employees can be better financially prepared with these four steps.
Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)
The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.
Government Credit Cards, DOGE and Fraud
DOGE is reporting big savings by reducing government credit cards, though some readers see it as a waste of time.
Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO
A new GAO report suggests that too many telework restrictions may not be beneficial.
Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims
Current or former federal employees may be entitled to additional paid military leave per a recent Supreme Court decision.
Maximizing FEGLI as a Federal Employee
How does FEGLI work for federal employees?
OPM Reminds Agencies of Leave Flexibilities in Advance of Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration
OPM is encouraging the use of telework and other leave flexibilities ahead of the Army’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC.
