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Winter Storm Prompts DC Area Office Closures on Monday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2026 11:12 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A winter storm moving across the country has prompted office closures in the Washington, DC area on Monday.

Another Government Shutdown? What Federal Employees Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2026 4:13 PM | Updated: Jan 31, 2026 10:07 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump said that he thinks another government shutdown is likely. These are some important considerations for federal employees.

Federal Retirees: 5 Things to Sell Now for a Stress-Free Future

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 23, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Downsizing and shedding financial burdens before retirement can unlock greater freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind.

Is Military Retirement Pension Taxable? Federal and State Income Tax Chart

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJan 22, 2026 11:05 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Is military retirement taxable? Understand tax rules for military retirement pay, including federal income tax for disability military retirement benefits.

Bill Would Give Some Federal Employees a 35% Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2026 4:54 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Some federal employees would see a massive pay raise if a recently introduced bill were to become law.

Failure to Report SSA Benefits Leads to $40,749 Repayment for Federal Retiree

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 21, 2026 12:56 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A FERS retiree approved for disability retirement owed $40,749 after delayed notice to OPM. See how her attempt to avoid repayment ended.

A Half-Century of Federal Pay Raises: Examining Patterns Across Administrations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2026 6:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How have pay raises for federal employees fared since 1970?

I Asked Google’s AI: ‘What Is the Best Mix of a TSP Portfolio for a Retired Person’

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJan 20, 2026 1:43 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What allocation does Google’s AI recommend for federal employees investing in the TSP? The answer is a distilled product of the Internet.

Roth Conversions Are Coming to the TSP; Why That May Hurt More Federal Employees Than It Helps

By Nigel ValdezJan 20, 2026 7:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Roth conversions can be valuable, but if done incorrectly they can cause more harm than good.

Legislation Calls for Termination of Federal Employees Convicted of Violent Crimes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 19, 2026 9:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New bills would bar individuals convicted of violent crimes from holding federal and D.C. government jobs.

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