Biden Gives Most Federal Employees an Extra Holiday with Christmas Eve Off of Work
President Biden has issued an Executive Order giving federal employees an extra holiday on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work in a Government Shutdown
How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?
TSP Returns Down in December as Fund Returns Reflect Economic Changes
Economic changes can remain outside of headlines until there is a dramatic change. A significant drop in stock prices impacted TSP returns so far in December. Here is an update.
FEGLI Option C: Life Insurance for Eligible Family Members
How does FEGLI Option C work and who is eligible for coverage?
The Surprising Ways Biases Could Ruin Your Federal Retirement as the Trump Administration Assumes Power
Biases based on future assumptions can damage federal employees’ retirement plans. These are some tips to mitigate them.
How to Find Mistakes on HR Pension Estimates
It is not unusual for federal employees to find mistakes on their pension estimates. These are some of the most common ones.
Trump Says Feds Must Return to Office: DOGE Acts Would Limit Telework
The incoming Trump administration is trying to cut telework while federal employee unions have been working to expand it. What is likely to happen next year?
Lawmakers Urge Biden to More Than Double 2025 Federal Pay Raise
A group of lawmakers is urging President Biden to significantly increase the 2025 federal pay raise.
Locality Pay Areas in 2025
The latest President’s Pay Agent report contains important information about what federal employees can expect with regards to 2025 locality pay.
Top 5 Retirement Questions Answered
These are common questions federal employees are likely to have as they plan for retirement.
