On day one of his administration, President Donald Trump called for federal employees to return to the office, telling agency leaders to “take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in person ... Read More

A recent FEDZONE column discussed “vesting” retirement requirements for FERS employees. With thousands of federal employees losing their federal jobs in recent months, the question among many of these departing employees is: What happens to my FERS retirement? In particular, ... Read More

At Serving Those Who Serve, we understand that facing a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be stressful, especially for federal employees who are concerned about their benefits, retirement, and long-term financial plans. To help guide you through this challenging process, ... Read More

In January 2025, federal agencies were directed to end remote work, requiring their employees to return to the office full-time. As a Fed, you could be okay with the RTO mandate. Perhaps you like the idea of in-person collaboration and ... Read More

Across agencies, the mix of budget cuts, staffing limits, and political tension has created a level of uncertainty that’s hard to ignore. For many Feds, the idea of getting laid off or removed – once unthinkable – is starting to feel a little too close to ... Read More

Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not eligible to retire from federal service. A question that these ... Read More

Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just beginning to consider your long-term financial plans, ... Read More

In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work. Agencies must end remote work arrangements, though agency heads have some flexibility to approve exemptions when needed. Understanding the 2025 Return-to-Office Mandate ... Read More

If you’re approaching age 73, it’s time to start thinking about your required minimum distributions (RMDs). The IRS mandates withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts like IRAs, TSPs, and other employer-sponsored plans. While the rules may seem simple, many federal employees ... Read More

We find ourselves in very stressful times and many federal employees are facing uncertainty due to potential agency reductions in force (RIF). It’s natural to feel anxious about job security and future retirement plans. This article aims to provide clarity ... Read More