Former federal employees ran for Congress and other elected offices after President Trump's changes to government. Who won, ...

A new FMCS rule can deny or delay arbitration when agencies are excluded from bargaining. Here’s what it means for federal ...

The federal government’s TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) is a very popular federal employee benefit. It was created as part of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) that became effective in 1987 ...

The average Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) enrollee will pay 10.9% more in 2027, but that average hides wide swings from plan to plan. Enrollee premiums for MHBP Standard Option Self and ...

When you retire from federal service, OPM (the Office of Personnel Management) does not finalize your retirement claim overnight. While your application is being processed, you receive an interim ...

Ronald Reagan was one of the most popular presidents in modern history. As a former Hollywood actor, he had an uncommon degree of charisma. The conservatives absolutely loved Reagan for his efforts to ...

Federal employees approaching retirement face a critical dilemma: is it worth working just an extra year or two to increase your pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances? Every ...

Whether you’re in the midst of your federal career or transitioning into retirement, understanding how your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance compares to key benchmarks can help you gauge progress and ...

The following information is meant to be an exhaustive explanation of the FERS pension. The intention is to be a single resource when preparing for a federal retirement. To easily reference a piece of ...

Regular FERS employees separating from service the year they are turning 55 or older can access their TSP and do so without incurring a 10% penalty. Previously, special provision employees (Law ...

When I talk to federal employees about their health plans, most say they use the BCBS plan. According to its website, it is the most popular plan for federal employees and covers up to 5.5 million ...