Four federal employee unions sued the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on August 24, 2026, arguing that two new rules that are already in effect and reshaping how federal employees can be fired ...

AFGE asks a judge to restore its VA contract after a First Circuit setback. Here’s what’s at stake for 320,000 VA employees and union dues withholding. Federal Judge Orders BOP Union Contract Restored ...

After a federal judge ordered BOP to restore its union contract, the agency terminated it again. A contempt motion and new legal arguments intensify the dispute. A House bill would create a formal ...

This is archived content and some dates and rules in this article have since changed; see our latest retirement articles for the most up-to-date coverage. Retirement planning is a pivotal stage in the ...

One month ago, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) F Fund had its worst month since September 2022. In October, it posted the best October in its history. The F Fund gained 2.47% last month. The F Fund ...

As a federal employee nearing retirement, the excitement of a new chapter is often accompanied by a significant question: Do I have enough money in my Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other assets to ...

For years, many federal employees automatically dismissed High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). “I don’t want a high deductible.” It’s an understandable reaction. But the deductible is only one piece ...

The number of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) millionaires held near its record high in the third quarter of 2026. According to the latest data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), ...