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Federal Pay vs. Inflation 2025: Are Government Salaries Keeping Up?

Federal employees received an average 4.5% pay raise in January 2025, one of the highest...

Is it Time to Update Your Beneficiaries? A Quick Checklist for Federal Employees

Life happens – marriages, divorces, births, deaths. And while federal employees are good at planning...

Is Your Pension Safe? Legal Trends Every Fed Should Know in 2025

Congress passed the 2025 budget reconciliation bill in July, but for many Feds, the biggest...

The Best States for Federal Retirees in 2025: Tax-Friendly and TSP-Savvy

As retirement gets closer, many of our Feds start thinking about where they want to...

Is Federal Employment Still Worth it? Rising Discontent and What it Means for Retirement

Federal jobs have long been a beacon of stability, known for generous benefits, dependable paychecks,...

How Spouses’ Rights Apply to TSP Withdrawals

By law, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant’s spouse has certain rights to the participant’s...

COLA Watch: What the 2026 Estimate Could Mean for CSRS and FERS Retirees

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a yearly increase to federal retirement benefits, designed to keep up with inflation....

Options for Withdrawing Funds from the Thrift Savings Plan: Option 2 – TSP Annuity

This is the second of four FEDZONE columns discussing TSP withdrawal options that are available...

Federal Employee Professional Development: Invest in Your Career and Retirement

Career growth in government service isn’t just about getting promoted. It’s about creating more security,...

Federal Employee Veterans: Understanding and Maximizing the Benefits

You served in uniform to protect and defend the United States. Now you have a...

Latest Megabill Update: Senate Reconciliation Package Removes Most Fed‑Targeted Cuts

On Saturday, June 28th, the Senate voted 51-49 to launch debate on the “One Big...

Federal Retirement Planning for Single Employees: Unique Considerations

Planning for retirement always requires a thoughtful strategy, but for single federal employees, the stakes...

FERS Retirees Receiving the Special Retirement Supplement Annuity Must Report 2024 Earnings

Social Security is one of the three components of the FERS retirement. When a FERS...

Will New Legislation Cut Your Federal Retirement Benefits? Here’s What to Know

Federal employees are no strangers to policy shifts, but new legislation has sparked serious concern...

Some Alternatives to “529” Education Savings Plans

Many financial advisors recommend “529” education savings plans to their clients in order to help...

Mandatory Roth TSP “Catch-Up” Contributions Take Effect January 1, 2026

On January 10, 2025, the IRS issued proposed regulations that facilitate the implementation and operations...

The Rise of TSP Millionaires: How Federal Employees Are Achieving Seven-Figure Savings

In recent years, the number of TSP millionaires has been steadily rising, with nearly 117,000 federal employees...

Early-Career Federal Retirement Planning for Women: The Importance of Starting Now

If you’re a woman who just began a career with the federal government, you likely...

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