Have Your Annual Physical Ahead of the Health Care Open Season
Plan ahead: Schedule your physical before Open Season to review health changes and update your FEHB coverage.
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.
2026 Federal Pay Raise: Which Law Enforcement Officers Will Get the Full 3.8%?
OPM reveals which law enforcement roles qualify for the 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise—find out who gets more than the standard 1%.
2026 Federal Pay Raise: 1% for GS, 3.8% for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs)
LEOs win big in 2026 pay plan: 3.8% raise vs. just 1% for other others under GS as locality pay frozen.
Trump Defies Expectations, Grants 1% 2026 Federal Pay Raise
In a surprise move, President Trump has authorized a pay raise for federal employees in 2026.
Four Months of Growth: C and S Funds Continue Their Climb
August’s TSP performance shows gains across the board—but one fund stands out.
Trump’s Upcoming Pay Plan Letter: What It Means for Federal Employees
Federal pay hinges on one letter. Trump’s 2026 version could surprise—or disappoint.
TSP Dog? Which TSP Fund Has Highest Returns in 2025 and Why?
Everyone’s watching the usual TSP stars, but the real action is with the underdog. Meet the I Fund: the quiet TSP dog making noise.
9 Mindset Shifts to Help You Stress Less About Money
These 9 tips can help improve stress around your relationship with money.
Gender Affirming Care and FEHB Coverage
The OPM Carrier Letter for the 2026 FEHB program excludes coverage for “gender affirming” care (gender transition) for all participants with some exclusions.
Why Federal Workers Need to Take Their Annual Leave Before They Lose It
Federal employees risk losing their annual leave if they do not use it. Planning ahead helps to avoid burnout and lost leave hours.
