The government is once again staring down a funding deadline, and the possibility of a partial shutdown looms. While Congress may still reach a deal, the uncertainty is real. In the past, many Feds received back pay once the shutdown ended ... Read More

Digital assets are changing the ethics landscape for federal employees. The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has made it clear that cryptocurrency ethics rules for government employees extend under existing law to both cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Under 18 U.S.C. § 208, federal employees ... Read More

Since 2004, September has been designated as life insurance awareness month by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through the ownership of life insurance and related products. This is ... Read More

The bots are coming to a federal agency near you. In some cases, they are already here. The issue is whether those bots – i.e., artificial intelligence – will take away your Fed job. Certainly, AI applications could render some federal jobs obsolete. However, the ... Read More

Ninety years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law as part of his New Deal. The goal was simple but powerful: protect older Americans from falling into poverty after a lifetime of work. For our Feds today, ... Read More

Many federal employees we meet are 100% invested in the G Fund, thinking it’s the safest option. And while it does offer principal protection, what many don’t realize is that “safe” doesn’t always mean secure-especially when inflation and taxes are ... Read More

Federal employees across the country turn their skills and passions into extra income beyond their day jobs. Some consult, others sell online, but all face a clear reality – the opportunities come with rules that can’t be ignored. Before you take the ... Read More

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has gained real momentum over the past decade, especially among younger workers hoping to exit the workforce earlier than many traditional plans allow. While many assume this strategy only applies to tech workers ... Read More

Crossing the $1 trillion mark, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) hit a milestone that changes the game for federal employee retirement. Years of steady contributions and solid market performance contributed to its success. Sticking to disciplined investing transformed regular savings ... Read More

Message boards across the federal cyber world are buzzing with concern, and for good reason. It’s been a challenging year for career Feds, with ongoing uncertainty about workforce reductions, potential RIFs, and now questions about 2026 compensation. After months of ... Read More