Surviving the Summer Market Swing: Why July’s TSP Dip Demands Active Wealth Protection
TSP funds cooled across the board in July after a strong first half. What a mid-year dip means if you are drawing down within the next three years.
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The New Era of Federal Layoffs: How OPM’s Final Rule on RIFs Reshapes Career Tenure
OPM has finalized a rule putting performance ratings ahead of seniority in reduction-in-force decisions. What it changes about your federal job securi
The Elimination of the Objective Appeal: OPM Takes Control of Suitability Adjudication
OPM has finalized a rule taking control of suitability adjudication, narrowing the appeal routes career federal employees have relied on. What changes
The Legal Brinkmanship at the VA: Navigating Contract Terminations and Rollover Clauses
The VA is in a legal fight over terminated union contracts and rollover clauses. What the outcome could mean for protections across the department.
The Eradication of Advanced Leave: Why the IRS and SSA Suspensions Threaten Your Financial Safety Net
The IRS and SSA have suspended advanced annual and sick leave. Why that removes a financial safety net federal employees rely on during a personal cri
A 250-Year Legacy of Service: Securing the Futures of the Federal Workers Who Keep America Running
America's 250th year is a moment to look at the civil servants who keep it running, and at whether their own retirements are as secure as the work the
Securing the Line of Duty: OPM Proposes Rules to Protect Enhanced Retirement Benefits
OPM has proposed rules protecting enhanced retirement for law enforcement officers, firefighters and controllers injured in the line of duty. What cha
The Fight for Tenure: Hill Democrats Escalate Opposition to Schedule P/C
House Democrats are escalating opposition to the Schedule Policy/Career reclassification. Where the fight stands and what it means for your job protec
The Telework Tug-of-War: Arbitrator Rules Against IRS Offsite Work Cancellations
An arbitrator has ruled against the IRS over canceled telework agreements. What the decision signals for return-to-office mandates across federal agen
Legislative Limbo: Navigating the Uncertainty of the House’s Trio of Budget Bills
The House has passed three budget and policy bills before the September 30 deadline. What is in them for federal pay, benefits and the risk of a shutd
The Approaching Fiscal Cliff: Navigating Congressional Gridlock and Budget Uncertainty
Congress is running short of time to fund the government before the fiscal year ends. What federal employees should have in place before any shutdown.
The Digital Illusion: Why OPM Retirement Processing Times Are Surging
OPM's move to digital retirement applications was meant to speed things up. Processing times are rising instead. What that means for your interim paym