Spending Bill Signals End of RIF Moratorium: “Reporting” Replaces Protection
The spending package replaces the RIF moratorium with a notification requirement. What the loss of that legislative shield means for your job security
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OPM Tightens the Leash: New Rules for Situational Telework and RTO Exceptions
OPM has issued strict new rules on situational telework and return-to-office exceptions. Which remaining lifelines survive, and what you must document
FECA Reform Moves Forward: New Bill Expands Medical Access for Injured Federal Employees
A bill would widen the pool of doctors injured federal workers can see under FECA. What the reform would fix, and where it currently stands in Congres
International Equities Lead the Pack: I Fund Dominates in 2025 TSP Performance
The I Fund outpaced the C and S Funds in 2025, a third straight year of TSP stock gains. What a change in market leadership means for rebalancing.
OPM Orders Strict Monitoring for Remaining Telework: The End of the Honor System
OPM has told agencies to closely monitor remaining teleworkers' productivity. What the end of the honor system means for anyone still working offsite.
RIF Moratorium Set to Expire: A Renewed Threat to Job Security
The continuing resolution that banned reductions in force expires January 30, 2026. What the end of the moratorium means for federal job security.
First-Year Retirees Face Prorated COLA Reality in 2026
The 2026 COLA is 2.8 percent for CSRS, but anyone who retired during 2025 receives only part of it. How proration works and what your first raise will
The 2026 Pay Raise is Official: When You Will See It and How It Impacts Your Benefits
The 2026 federal pay raise is 1 percent across the board. When it reaches your pay, and how a lean year affects your high-3 and your future annuity.
International Equities Lead the Pack: I Fund Dominates in 2025 TSP Performance
For the third year running, TSP stock funds delivered, but 2025 belonged to the I Fund. What a sustained international run should do to your allocatio
OPM Orders “Strict Monitoring” for Remaining Telework: Is Your Productivity Proof-Ready?
Agencies must now closely monitor the output of anyone still teleworking. What documentation you should be keeping if you want to hold your arrangemen
VA Reorganization: “Efficiency” Moves Signal Career Instability for Healthcare Staff
The VHA, the largest integrated health system in the country, is being reorganized. What efficiency moves mean for the stability of clinical careers.
OPM’s Tech Push vs. The Retirement Reality: Why Modernization Matters to Your Wallet
OPM has promised to modernize the retirement system in 2026. What the gap between the technology push and the current backlog costs you in real money.