Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has again extended the federal hiring freeze he first put in place upon taking office.
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!
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed Into Law
President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” into law Friday during a White House picnic celebrating the July 4th holiday.
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.
Stock Market Soars: TSP Performance Surges in Q2 2025
TSP performance fluctuated in the second quarter of 2025 as stocks hit a new high in 55 days after a 15% drop, a first in 75 years.
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.
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