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Why December 26 Looks Like the Real Christmas Gift for Feds in 2025

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 5, 2025 6:35 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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History and Trump’s past decisions suggest little chance of extra leave on Christmas Eve, but a strong likelihood of Friday, December 26, as an extra day off for federal employees.

New Bill Aims to Expand Medical Access for Injured Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 4, 2025 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

New legislation would expand treatment options for federal employees injured on the job.

Why AI Agents Won’t Replace Government Workers Anytime Soon

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyDec 4, 2025 11:45 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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AI agents boost task speed but fail on complex projects. Consequently, the author says that Ai will supplement but not replace federal employees.

House Committee Advances Bills Targeting Probationary Periods and Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 4, 2025 6:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The House Oversight Committee advanced various bills this week, some of which have direct implications for federal employees.

Advantages of Writing Checks to Make QCD Distributions

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterDec 3, 2025 1:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Writing checks directly from an IRA to make QCDs can be a simple, efficient, and tax-advantaged way to donate funds during retirement.

OPM to Sunset Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 3, 2025 11:56 AM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment
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OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.

Wait, FEHB Is Signing You Up for Medicare Part D Automatically?

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiDec 3, 2025 8:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Do federal employees need Medicare Part D if they already have FEHB and Medicare?

Are You a Non-Essential Federal Employee?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 2, 2025 12:13 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How did the “essential” and “non-essential” labels begin, why did they spread during shutdowns, and why are they still in use?

Navigating OPM’s New Online Retirement Application: A Federal Employee’s Survival Guide

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerDec 2, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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OPM’s new Online Retirement Application modernizes federal retirement processing, but early rollout brings delays, hurdles, and the need for careful preparation.

Federal Retirees: When Will Your 2026 COLA Increase Appear in Your Annuity?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 1, 2025 3:50 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Once the annual COLA for federal retirees is announced in October, when do the higher annuity payments begin?

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