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Federal Employee Divorce and FERS: Dividing Federal Pension and TSP

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiFeb 24, 2026 1:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Divorcing as a federal employee involves dividing FERS, TSP, and survivor benefits by court order, impacting retirement income and future financial planning.

Performance Ratings Overhaul: OPM Proposal Could Reshape Federal Employees’ Evaluations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2026 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has proposed major changes to its performance management system. It could curb ratings, allow rating distributions, and make it easier to address poor performance.

Mastering Roth Conversions: How Federal Employees Can Slash Retirement Taxes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 23, 2026 1:15 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Strategically utilizing Roth conversions is a way that federal employees can reduce their tax burden in retirement.

Decade-Long Executive Pay Freeze Continues to Impact Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 23, 2026 8:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal leaders face another year of pay caps, as a long-running pay freeze continues to shape salaries and create ripple effects across top government roles.

Delayed Arrival in Effect for DC Area on Monday, February 23

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 22, 2026 5:59 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A two-hour delayed arrival is in effect for the DC region thanks to snow expected overnight.

What the Latest Guidance From OPM, EEOC Means for Remote Federal Employees With Disabilities

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 20, 2026 12:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What do the new OPM and EEOC guidelines mean for federal employees who want to use telework as a reasonable accommodation?

Federal Employees May See Bigger Payouts for Voluntary Separation Under New Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 20, 2026 7:40 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new bill would significantly alter the VSIP buyout program, providing federal employees with greater financial incentives to resign their positions.

ABLE Accounts: A Powerful but Underused Planning Tool for FERS and Military Families

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFeb 19, 2026 12:11 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

ABLE accounts let federal and military families save for disability needs tax-free while protecting SSI, Medicaid, and survivor benefits—key to long-term planning.

Average Pension Amount for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleFeb 18, 2026 1:25 PM | Updated: Feb 22, 2026 11:10 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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What are the average pension amounts for federal retirees under FERS?

New Legislation Seeks to Prohibit TSP Investment in Adversary Nations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 18, 2026 8:35 AM | Updated: Feb 19, 2026 9:16 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A new bill would ban TSP investments in countries like China to ensure federal employees’ and retirees’ savings don’t support countries posing U.S. security risks.

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