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OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 23, 2026 12:20 PM | Updated: Apr 28, 2026 11:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Comments submitted on OPM’s proposed rule to collect federal employee health data indicate concerns about privacy risks or potential misuse.

War Zone No Longer a Shield: Supreme Court Limits Contractor Immunity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 23, 2026 7:04 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court ruled contractors are not automatically immune from lawsuits in war zones, increasing accountability for federal contractors.

Protecting Your Spouse: The FERS Survivor Benefit Decision Explained

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsApr 22, 2026 2:55 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

FERS survivor benefits can permanently affect your spouse’s income and health coverage. Here’s what federal employees need to consider before retiring.

The Hidden Costs of Retirement: A New Series for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 22, 2026 8:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement planning extends well beyond healthcare. This new series explores how housing, spending patterns, and timing shape your finances for decades.

House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 21, 2026 2:43 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.

Recession-Proofing Your TSP: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Retirement Security

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 21, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirees can use a bucket system strategy to protect their short- and long-term retirement savings in the TSP during market downturns.

TSP vs. Fidelity and Vanguard: A $1 Million Retirement Case Study

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 20, 2026 7:55 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Should you keep your TSP or roll it over to Fidelity or Vanguard? A $1 million case study reveals the real trade-offs for federal retirees.

184,532 TSP Millionaires Prove the Power of Consistent Saving

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 18, 2026 2:49 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Despite a Q1 dip, nearly 185K TSP millionaires prove the TSP is still a powerful long-term savings program for federal employees.

FLRA’s New Union Dues Rule Faces Legal Test: Right Policy, Wrong Process?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 17, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Human Resources, Court Cases Leave a comment

A new FLRA rule eases canceling union dues. Unions dislike it and may win in court if judges find the agency violated APA rulemaking.

Dodging the RMD Tax Trap: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Smarter Withdrawals

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 16, 2026 9:10 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

RMDs require retirees to withdraw from pre-tax accounts, risking higher taxes. These are some tips for federal employees to avoid future tax burdens.

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