Career growth in government service isn’t just about getting promoted. It’s about creating more security, meaning, and options now and in retirement. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking ahead to your last five years, professional development is one of the most ... Read More

This is the first of four FEDZONE columns discussing the withdrawal options that are available to separated Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants. In these columns, a “separated” TSP participant means a civilian federal employee or a member of the uniformed ... Read More

The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is in, and there’s some good news. Across the board, federal employees are reporting higher satisfaction, stronger engagement, and more trust in leadership than we’ve seen in over a decade. Conducted by the Office of ... Read More

You served in uniform to protect and defend the United States. Now you have a federal government career. And when it comes to veteran and Fed benefits, you might be faced with some confusion and a lot of paperwork. Not ... Read More

Long-term care isn’t something most people want to think about, but it’s something many of us will need. A lot of Feds assume Medicare or FEHB will cover expenses such as assisted living, full-time nursing support, or help with daily ... Read More

Planning for retirement always requires a thoughtful strategy, but for single federal employees, the stakes can feel even higher. A solid, self-sufficient plan for long-term care costs is critical without a partner to share income, caregiving responsibilities, or decision-making. From ... Read More

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s 11th congressional district-and nationwide federal workers-were stunned and saddened to learn about the recent death of U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly from esophageal cancer. Since 2008, Mr. Connolly’s efforts have had a lasting legacy on his constituents and ... Read More

Social Security is one of the three components of the FERS retirement. When a FERS employee retires before age 62 under the immediate retirement rules, the FERS employee will receive the first of lifetime FERS monthly annuity checks one or ... 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

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