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

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

  The recent wave of federal workforce reductions and agency overhauls has left many Feds facing uncertainty about their job security and financial future. With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) implementing significant changes, including mass layoffs and restructuring, the ... Read More

In recent months, there’s been a renewed focus on the role and reach of federal employee unions. With political shifts and budget debates underway, some Feds are rightfully concerned about whether the rights they rely on – especially around collective ... Read More

Long-term care (LTC) insurance started in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s in response to the growing recognition of the need for financial protection against the prohibitive costs of LTC services. It was developed as a way to help individuals ... Read More

Recent executive orders have once again brought security clearance policy into the spotlight. From expedited interim clearances for political appointees to mass revocations targeting former intelligence officials, one thing is clear: Your clearance can be affected by both your conduct ... Read More

Many individuals do not understand long-term care (LTC). LTC includes a range of services for individuals who have functional limitations or chronic health conditions. These limitations may be the result of an illness such as cancer, or a disability from ... Read More

When news about possible agency defunding starts making the rounds, it’s natural to have questions about your job and your plans for the future. We talk with Feds every day who are trying to figure out what a situation like ... Read More

There is no doubt prescription drug costs are increasing and remain a financial challenge for many Americans, including federal employees and retirees. To help make prescription drug costs more affordable, prescription discount programs have become popular as a way for ... Read More