The question “Should I keep my money in the TSP or move it to an IRA in retirement?” comes up with nearly every federal retiree or soon-to-be retiree I speak with. It’s an important decision—and one ...

AFGE lost nearly 95,000 reported members in 2025. Federal unions face disrupted dues payments and shrinking reserves, but are they approaching insolvency? AFGE asks a judge to restore its VA contract ...

OPM announces an average increase in insurance rates every year, and some FEHB participants comment that their increase is much higher than the announced average. That does not mean the person ...

The number of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) millionaires held near its record high in the third quarter of 2026. According to the latest data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), ...

Which is the better retirement system, the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)? When the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the coming year is ...

In about one in three Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan options for 2027, enrollees will pay more for Self Plus One coverage than for Self and Family coverage, even though Self and Family ...

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the memorandum as an executive order. President Trump has signed many executive orders on his first day back in office, and one ...

Most retirees believe the key to success in retirement is earning higher investment returns, but after working with federal employees for years, I can tell you this: in retirement, income timing often ...

When economic headlines begin to scream about an impending recession, many federal employees find themselves paralyzed by uncertainty. Without a concrete plan, most fall into one of two dangerous ...

For many federal employees and retirees, prescription drug costs have become one of the fastest-growing healthcare expenses. Yet during FEHB Open Season, prescription coverage is often an afterthought ...

Ask a group of federal employees what they check first during Open Season, and many will give the same answer: “The premium.” That’s understandable. Premiums are easy to compare and immediately affect ...

A recent memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Equal Opportunity Office (EEOC) outlines frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding reasonable accommodation for telework for ...