Bridging the Retirement Gap: Smart Strategies for Federal Employees
These are some strategies federal employees can use to bridge the income gap between early FERS retirement and Social Security.
Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.
A New TSP Quilt Chart and What 2025’s Returns Teach Federal Employees
TSP fund performance shifted from 2024 to 2025, with diversification and the I Fund’s changes rewarding balanced investors while concentration lagged.
Is Career Coaching Worth It? A Federal Employee’s Perspective
Are career coaches beneficial for federal employees? These are some important considerations.
Can OPM Make Federal Service ‘Cool’ Again? Lessons from JFK for Today’s Workforce
President Kennedy made federal service aspirational in the 1960s. OPM Director Scott Kupor is trying to do the same today—modernizing government to attract the next generation.
Navigating RMDs: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Managing Retirement Withdrawals
Learn how to manage Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to minimize tax impacts in retirement.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50,000 in December as Federal Workforce Shrinks
The OPM retirement backlog grew again in December, but the data show that the new digital system is improving processing times.
OPM Issues Revised Telework Guidelines
OPM has issued revised telework guidelines for federal employees and agencies in accordance with President Trump’s return to in-person work directive.
OPM Implements Special 3.8% 2026 Federal Pay Raise for Law Enforcement
OPM has finalized the special 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise for certain federal employees in law enforcement positions.
TSP Releases January 2026 Processing Schedule
The Thrift Savings Plan has released its processing schedule for January which contains important updates for TSP participants.
