The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) has been around long enough to become part of the rhythm of federal life. Each year, it gives employees a chance to weigh in on issues that shape their day-to-day: Everything from trust in leadership to workload, engagement, and morale. The ... Read More

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan explore the growing interest in cryptocurrency among federal employees and the importance of a cautious approach. They cover the risks of crypto investing, regulatory concerns, and why proven strategies like contributing to TSPs and ... Read More

If you’re a working Fed, currently, your paycheck is likely going toward “now” expenses – think food, clothing, shelter and extras. A portion of that paycheck is also directed toward the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), one of the benefits ... Read More

The federal workforce is shifting, and more Feds are exiting mid-career. Private-sector employers, especially in tech, consulting, and defense, are actively recruiting experienced federal employees with offers of higher pay and remote work. Combine that with burnout, agency changes, and ... Read More

A Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant is strongly advised to designate a TSP account beneficiary. By designating a TSP account beneficiary, a TSP participant has control and flexibility who will receive the TSP participant’s TSP account when the TSP participant ... Read More

Increasingly, more federal employees are considering contractor roles each year. Higher pay and greater flexibility pull many toward the private sector. Burnout, return-to-office mandates, long commutes, and stalled career growth push others in the same direction. This shift brings real ... Read More

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan examine the evolving federal job landscape and charitable giving strategies. They cover federal employee survey findings, the value of core benefits like FERS, TSP, and FEHB, and key steps to protect retirement security, followed ... Read More

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan examine the evolving federal job landscape and charitable giving strategies. They cover federal employee survey findings, the value of core benefits like FERS, TSP, and FEHB, and key steps to protect retirement security, followed ... Read More

Federal employees received an average 4.5% pay raise in January 2025, one of the highest increases in recent years. But for many Feds, that bump hasn’t gone far enough, especially as inflation keeps dragging on essentials like housing, healthcare, and ... Read More

Federal employees received an average 4.5% pay raise in January 2025, one of the highest increases in recent years. But for many Feds, that bump hasn’t gone far enough, especially as inflation keeps dragging on essentials like housing, healthcare, and ... Read More