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OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 29, 2025 1:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.

OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2025 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.

Benefits Cuts on the Table in House Budget Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 28, 2025 6:45 AM | Updated: May 1, 2025 2:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Cuts to federal employees’ benefits are on the table in an upcoming legislative markup session.

Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2025 12:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2025 6:53 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

AFGE to Lay Off More Than Half of Its Staff

Apr 25, 2025 11:07 AM Tags AFGE Leave a comment

The largest union for federal employees is planning to lay off more than half of its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s executive actions have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances.

Best Tax-Saving Strategies for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 24, 2025 9:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are among the best ways federal employees can minimize taxes in retirement.

Federal Employees and Volunteerism

By James E. PattersonApr 23, 2025 3:25 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

One former federal employee shares his experience of how volunteering can help the local community.

2026 TSP Contribution Limit Predicted to Increase

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 23, 2025 7:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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One prediction estimates that the annual TSP contribution limit will increase by over 4% in 2026.

TSP Interfund Transfers Double as Stock Market Continues to Drop

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 22, 2025 11:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

TSP investors increased interfund transfers to the G Fund last month as the stock market drop continues.

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Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
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L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
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L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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