How Senate Hurdles Could Impact Your Retirement Security & Why Expert Guidance is Non-Negotiable
Federal workforce provisions in the NDAA face elimination under Senate Byrd rule challenges. Which retirement measures are exposed, and what to watch.
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How Your Retirement Date Maximizes Your Federal Benefits
Choosing a separation date is a six-figure decision, not a calendar choice. How the day you leave moves your FERS annuity, leave payout and TSP timing
OPM Directs Supervisors to Foster Positive Work Environments: Critical Implications for Federal Retirement Planning
OPM has directed federal supervisors to create positive and compliant workplaces. What the cultural shift means for career longevity and your benefits
OPM’s New Employee Ratings Policy Emphasizes Performance-Based Discipline: Retirement Implications
OPM's stricter ratings system ties discipline more directly to performance scores. How it could change your career trajectory and your retirement date
OPM Directs Agencies to Assess Compliance With Trump Policies in Employee Ratings: Retirement Implications
OPM has told agencies to weigh policy compliance in performance reviews. What a change of that kind does to appraisals, awards and long-term planning.
Court Rules OPM Likely Violated Federal Employee Privacy Rights: What This Means for Your Sensitive Retirement Data
A federal court found OPM likely violated privacy rights through its data governance program. What that means for the security of your own records.
Landmark Supreme Court Decision May Reshape Federal Workplace Discrimination Claims
A Supreme Court ruling has changed the standard for pursuing workplace discrimination claims. What the precedent means for federal employees who file.
Senate Bill Targets Federal Unions & Agency Reorganization: What It Means for Your Retirement Security”
A Senate measure would expand agency reorganization authority and change how federal unions operate. What it would mean for your retirement security.
FERS Annuity Supplement Saved (For Now): Why Smart Federal Employees Are Still Consulting Retirement Advisors
The Senate has protected the FERS annuity supplement for now. Why temporary stability is not the same as certainty if the supplement is in your plan.
RIF Readiness: How Federal Employees Can Prepare for Potential Workforce Reductions
Dozens of RIF actions are temporarily frozen, which buys time. How to use a reprieve to get your retirement position genuinely ready rather than hope.
The TSP Revolution: Mastering the New Roth Conversion Option and International Fund Shift”
In-plan Roth conversions and a redesigned I Fund are the TSP's biggest changes in years. What each one lets you do, and how the two interact.
The OPM Power Shift: How Federal Employees Can Safeguard Their Retirement Amid Tighter Job Protections
OPM is expanding fast-track removal authority across the workforce. How to build a retirement plan that survives an unexpected career disruption.