Higher Inflation Last Month: Bigger 2027 COLA for Retirees?
April inflation jumped to 3.8%, raising expectations for a larger 2027 COLA for Social Security recipients and federal retirees under FERS and CSRS.
What Federal Employees Need to Know as MSPB Recusals Undermine Review Process
Board member recusals are blocking nearly 40% of federal employee appeals at the MSPB, leaving workers without meaningful due process protections.
Federal Employees and Taxes: 571,000+ Owe $6.3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes
Over 571,000 federal employees and retirees owe $6.3B in taxes, with delinquencies rising since 2021 as IRS enforcement slowed during the pandemic.
TSPDataCenter.com Gets a Major Upgrade: Here’s What’s New
TSPDataCenter.com has been completely rebuilt to give federal employees and retirees a better way to track and understand their TSP fund performance.
The New Medicare Landscape: How the 2027 Rule Changes Your Retirement Decisions
CMS’s 2027 proposed Medicare rule brings major changes to Part D, Star Ratings, and plan marketing—with direct implications for federal retirees weighing FEHB options.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 50,000 for First Time Since November
The OPM retirement backlog fell 10% in April 2026 over the previous month as processing outpaced new claims for the second straight month.
How Air Quality Affects Your Retirement Location Decision
Air quality rarely comes up in retirement planning, but where you breathe every day affects your health, comfort, and daily routine more than you might expect.
Why the Dow Reaching 50,000 Does Not Change Your Retirement Plan
When the Dow crosses 50,000, headlines will call it historic. But for federal employees and retirees, the milestone may matter far less than you think.
Trump Accounts: How the New $1,000 Baby Bonus Works and Who Qualifies
The One Big Beautiful Bill created “Trump Accounts,” offering a $1,000 government deposit for eligible children. Here’s how the program works.
FAA Contractor Charged with Threatening President Trump via Email
An FAA employee (contractor) faces charges for threatening the president—an offense that could bring prison time and immediate removal from a federal job (and agency premises).
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