Wear Your Financial A.R.M.O.R.
These five core principles will help you achieve your financial goals.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Conditionally Approved List of Postal Service Health Benefits Program Carriers Released
A listing of conditionally approved Postal Service Health Benefits Program carriers is now available.
2025 Federal Pay Raise: How About 2%?
President Biden has released his proposal for the 2025 federal pay raise.
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP): A Simplified Guide
This is a detailed overview of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program for federal employees.
Consider This Before Taking a TSP Withdrawal
Taxes are unavoidable, but you can minimize them. These are some ways federal employees can reduce taxes while working and after retirement.
Lessons for Federal Employees From Warren Buffett
Federal employees can learn some important lessons from Warren Buffett to apply to their retirement investing.
Best TSP Returns to Start a Year Since 2019: C Fund Hits Record High
The TSP returns for the start of a year are the best since 2019 and the C Fund hit a new record high. All TSP funds were up in February with one exception.
Comparing FEGLI Option B with Term Life Insurance: Which is Right for You?
Which is better for federal employees: FEGLI or term life insurance? These are some important considerations.
Federal Employee Retention Pay and a Promotion
What is retention pay? When is it terminated? What if an employee on retention pay receives a promotion?
Stay Calm and Carry On in Your TSP
You may be your own worst enemy when it comes to investing in the TSP.
