Deferred Resignation Costs: Your Retirement Planning
Explore GAO's deferred resignation cost findings and what federal employees can review now about retirement timing, benefits records, and TSP.
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Federal Job Security: Plan Your Retirement Options
Review federal job security changes and prepare for a career transition with clearer FERS, high-3, insurance, and TSP planning decisions.
RIF Assignment Rights: What They Mean for Retirement
Learn how RIF assignment rights affect federal employees, what a lower grade means for high-3 pay, and which retirement options to review.
Federal Workforce Cuts: Plan Your Retirement Options
Understand the deferred resignation debate and how federal employees can review retirement options, TSP decisions, and finances during staffing cuts.
IRS Employee Safety: Reporting Gaps and Benefits Planning
Understand IRS threat-reporting gaps and how federal employees can prepare for unexpected leave, review FERS options, and plan their TSP decisions.
Dismantling Due Process: The Union Lawsuit Against OPM’s Forced Ratings and Suitability Rules
Four federal unions are suing OPM over forced-distribution performance ratings and its expanded suitability firing authority. What it means for your c
Strategic Retirement Timing: Maximizing Your Federal Benefits Through Optimal Exit Dates
Your federal retirement date is a formula, not a feeling. How the exact day you leave changes your annuity, your leave payout and your first year of i
The Imminent Shift in Performance Appraisals: Preparing for OPM’s FY26 Calibration Rules
OPM's FY26 rules force standardized performance ratings across agencies. What that means for your appraisal, your tenure and where you stand in a RIF.
The Operational Cost of Contraction: How Army Depot Shortages Highlight the Need for Career Readiness
A GAO report finds civilian staffing losses at two Army depots are hitting readiness. Why federal career planning now needs a contingency, not just a
The 100 Percent Verification Mandate: Why OPM’s New FEHB Rules Demand Immediate Attention
OPM will require 100 percent verification of FEHB family member eligibility. What documents you need, the deadlines, and what happens if you miss them
Bridging the Bureaucratic Gap: How OPM’s New eOPF Portal Impacts Your Retirement Strategy
OPM's new eOPF Document Request Service lets separated employees retrieve their records without a PIV card. How it fits into your retirement planning.
The Illusion of Immediate Access: Navigating OPM’s New eOPF Portal Amidst Processing Delays
OPM's new document portal promises instant access to your records, but processing delays tell another story. What separated federal employees should e