What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Federal Employees
Federal employees dodged a bullet on proposed benefits cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other important tax changes to be aware of.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill
The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 22% in June Amid Claims Surge
Federal retirement claims surged in May and June 2025, driving the highest mid-year spike in the OPM retirement backlog in six years.
Early Roth TSP and Roth IRA Withdrawal Strategies for Federal Law Enforcement
Both the Roth TSP and IRA offer tax benefits for FERS Special Category Employees (SCEs). Start early, fund both, and track contributions for optimal retirement.
Can TSP RMDs Mean a Bigger Bill From the IRS?
RMDs can push retirees into higher tax brackets. Strategic Roth conversions can mitigate this, saving significant taxes over time. Plan wisely!
SSA on Track to Complete WEP and GPO Adjustments by November
SSA anticipates being finished processing payments for all individuals impacted by the WEP and GPO by the fall.
How Federal Employees Can Protect Their Wealth
These are some things federal employees have at their disposal to help protect their financial assets.
Looking for the Online Swiss Army Knife of Financial Calculators?
This collection of over 450 financial calculators helps with retirement, budgeting, savings and more.
Protecting Your Pension: How to Spot a Scam as a Federal Employee
These are common scam tactics and ways you can protect yourself from falling prey to them.
