Unprecedented OPM Data Request Sparks Opposition Over Federal Employee Medical Privacy
OPM has proposed collecting federal employees' medical records at unprecedented scale. What is being requested and where the legal objections stand.
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Navigating the Shift: Understanding the Q1 Drop in TSP Millionaires
The TSP millionaire count fell in the first quarter of 2026. What the drop shows about market volatility and why the number is a poor target to chase.
Maximizing Your Legal Victory: How the MSPB’s New Damage Awards Impact Federal Employees
The MSPB has changed how it awards damages in disability discrimination cases. What the shift means for the financial cost of winning your complaint.
Navigating the 2027 COLA Projection: How the March Inflation Surge Impacts Federal Retirees
A March inflation surge has moved the 2027 COLA projection. What it means for federal retirees, and why FERS annuitants see a reduced adjustment.
The Hidden Cost of Efficiency: Navigating OPM Staff Cuts and the Retirement Backlog
Efficiency cuts at OPM have slowed retirement processing to a crawl. How to plan your filing date and your cash flow around the current backlog.
OPM’s Unprecedented Push for Federal Health Records Sparks Widespread Opposition
OPM's push to collect federal health records is drawing opposition across the civil service. What the proposal covers and what protections still apply
Expanding Justice: The MSPB’s New Approach to Disability Discrimination Awards and Your Financial Future
Winning a disability discrimination case has often cost more than it returned. How the MSPB's new approach to damages changes the financial calculatio
The Hidden Cost of Federal Infrastructure: Navigating Escalating Hazards in the Workplace
The GSA warns that hazards in under-maintained federal buildings are escalating. What the deterioration means for the people who work in them daily.
Decoding the OPM Budget Proposal: The Shift in Federal Appeals and Modernization Initiatives
OPM's budget proposal signals a shift in federal appeal rights alongside a push to modernize hiring. What the request would change and what it would c
Navigating the 2026 Postal Service Financial Crisis and OPM Retirement Backlogs
The Postal Service has announced a cash conservation plan while OPM's retirement backlog grows. What both mean if you are a postal worker planning an
The Forced Curve: How OPM’s Proposed Rating Quotas Could Impact Your Federal Career
OPM has proposed quotas capping how many top performance ratings an agency can award. What a forced curve would do to your appraisal and your awards.
The Impending Federal Real Estate Shakeup: Navigating Office Consolidations and Your Career
Nearly 10,000 federal offices fail current utilization standards. What consolidation of the government's real estate portfolio could mean for your job