How Proposed Changes to Federal Retirement Contributions Could Impact Your Benefits
A House panel has floated higher required contributions and lower future benefits. What each proposal would take, and what to do while they are debate
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Protecting Your Federal Benefits Amid Policy Changes
Legal fights over federal workers' rights keep changing what is guaranteed. Why taking control of your own retirement planning is the reliable respons
How Recent Court Rulings Impact Federal Employees’ Retirement Benefits
A federal judge blocked an order limiting collective bargaining for federal workers. What continued protection means, and what it does not cover.
Navigating Federal Benefits Amid Hiring Freezes and Reorganizations
Hiring freezes have been extended and reorganizations are coming. The steps that protect your retirement benefits while your agency is in motion.
How the Hiring Freeze and Reorganizations Impact Federal Retirement Planning
Extended hiring freezes and possible RIFs change the calculation for anyone near a retirement date. What to reassess while the picture is still moving
Maximizing Your Federal Benefits for a Secure Retirement
From the TSP to your annuity, federal benefits reward people who plan them together. Where the value usually goes unclaimed, and how to find it.
TSP Performance Update – What Federal Employees Should Know About C and S Fund Declines
The C Fund has slipped into negative territory year to date and the S Fund has fallen further. What a decline like this should and should not change.
Supreme Court Cases on Federal Employee Firings – What It Means for Your Retirement Security
More federal employee firing disputes are heading toward the Supreme Court. What the pending cases could settle about job security and your benefits.
How DOD’s Office Consolidation Impacts Federal Employees’ Retirement Planning
The Defense Department is consolidating offices and cutting civilian positions. What that means if your role is affected part-way to a retirement date
Federal Employment Legal Battles – Safeguarding Your Retirement as a Federal Worker
Another federal employment case may reach the Supreme Court. How to keep your retirement plan insulated from decisions you have no control over.
Supreme Court Cases on Federal Employee Firings – What It Means for Your Retirement Security
Several employment disputes are working toward the Supreme Court at once. What the outcomes could mean for federal job security and retirement plans.
Understanding DHS’s $25K Severance Offer and Its Impact on Federal Retirement Planning
DHS is offering voluntary severance of up to $25,000 to some employees. Why a lump sum can look better than it is once benefits are factored in.