Today’s federal workplace is complicated by workforce cuts, return-to-office mandates, budget reductions, and DEI declines. Furthermore, in conjunction with DEI rollbacks, President Donald Trump’s issuance of Executive Order 14169 has many LGBTQ+ Feds nervous about a potential return to the 1950s ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss navigating agency defunding and challenging unjust security clearance revocations, emphasizing the importance of understanding your options, federal protections, thorough planning, and maintaining financial security. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees ... Read More

For many Feds, a hostile work environment isn’t just a legal phrase – it’s a daily reality. It shows up as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation severe enough to interfere with someone’s ability to do their job. This could mean enduring ... Read More

On January 10, 2025, the IRS issued proposed regulations that facilitate the implementation and operations of one of the provisions passed as part of SECURE 2.0. This provision is that  effective January 1, 2026, qualified retirement plan participants (this includes ... Read More

When President Trump issued two executive orders in January 2025 addressing federal security clearances, many in the federal community took notice. The first granted interim clearances to certain Executive Office staff. The second ordered the revocation of clearances for more ... Read More

The way the average American is employed has changed through the years. Parents of the “baby-boomer” generation typically worked for the same employer when they started working in their 20’s and continued working until they retired in their mid-60’s. They ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss important career and financial topics for federal employees-including an overview of due process rights in the event of potential termination and a review of current considerations around Social Security and federal retirement benefits. ... Read More

The mass layoffs and agency restructuring announced in 2025 have many Feds asking the same question: Is my job next? For those who’ve seen this playbook before, the signs are familiar. From the 1980s through the 1990s, waves of privatization reshaped the ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss key career and workplace topics for federal employees-from managing the stress of returning to the office to navigating a transition into the private sector. They offer practical tips, thoughtful insights, and health-focused advice ... Read More