Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan in 2026
Roth TSP conversions will arrive in 2026. Who stands to benefit the most?
Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!
Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.
Judge Lifts Injunction on Buyout Offer
The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.
Fixing the Widow/Widower Tax Trap
While estate taxes are often associated with “death taxes,” a more commonly overlooked issue is the tax increase faced by surviving spouses when filing taxes individually.
New Executive Order: Government Efficiency and Workforce Optimization
A new Executive Order outlines the next steps in government efficiency by reducing the government’s size and mission. Here is a summary.
Ft. Knox Mint Scheme: “Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave…To Deceive”
A U.S. Mint Police Officer was tangled up in a plan to hire a private detective to stake out a superior and another Mint employee. The complex scheme eventually led to his removal.
How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income
Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.
Judge Keeps Buyout Offer on Hold
A federal judge has kept the hold on the deferred resignation offer in place after a hearing on Monday.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Agencies Directed to Report to OPM Information For Implementing Trump Executive Orders
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
