How Part-Time Federal Service Impacts Your Pension and Retirement
Part-time service won’t stop your federal retirement—but it can shrink your pension. Learn how proration works before planning your future.
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Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members
On Memorial Day, we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.
Court Cases
Appeals Court Ruling Complicates Executive Order Restricting Unions in Government
A federal appeals court created at least a temporary legal obstacle for Executive Order 14251 and its bargaining restrictions in a decision involving the VA and AFGE.
Retirement
Owning a Home Isn’t the Only Option: How Federal Retirees Can Plan for Renting
More retirees are choosing to rent, but rising rents demand careful planning. Learn how to budget and invest to keep retirement income secure.
Human Resources
O (No) Canada: C-3 Canadian Citizenship and Security Clearance Eligibility
Bill C-3 granted automatic Canadian citizenship to millions of Americans. Here's what dual citizenship could mean for your federal security clearance eligibility.
Retirement
Market Corrections Reveal Whether Your TSP Strategy Is a Real Plan
Federal employees should stick to TSP plans, avoid panic-driven G Fund moves, and reduce risk intentionally, not reactively, during market swings.
Human Resources
Trump Administration Moves to Reclassify HHS Jobs as At-Will Positions
A recent report indicates that HHS is preparing to transition hundreds of agency employees to at-will status.
Pay & Benefits
How Federal Employees Can Save Hundreds on Prescription Drugs Each Year
These are some ways federal employees can save on prescription medications with their FEHB insurance.
Retirement
Maximizing Roth Conversions for Federal Employees: A Strategic Guide
Strategic Roth conversions in TSP can lower lifetime taxes for federal retirees by using low tax brackets, gap years, and avoiding Medicare surcharges.
Federal Workforce News
Senate Adopts Resolution to Align Lawmakers’ Pay with Federal Employees in Shutdowns
Federal employees go unpaid during government shutdowns, and now a new Senate resolution ensures senators will too.
Human Resources
What the MSPB’s Record Caseload Tells Us About the Federal Appeal System
The MSPB received 20,335 appeals in FY 2025 — four times normal volume. Here's what the backlog means for federal employees weighing their options.