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Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2025 5:49 PM | Updated: May 26, 2025 3:47 PM Categories Federal Workforce News

On Memorial Day, we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.

How Part-Time Federal Service Impacts Your Pension and Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 22, 2026 9:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Part-time service won’t stop your federal retirement—but it can shrink your pension. Learn how proration works before planning your future.

Do Taxes Really Go Down in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMay 21, 2026 10:03 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Most retirees expect taxes to drop in retirement, but for federal employees, the reality is often different. Here’s why your tax bracket may stay unchanged.

Federal Employees to Be Compensated After Agency Wrongly Denied COVID Vaccine Religious Exemptions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2026 2:19 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

EEOC ruled that DOI unlawfully denied religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine mandate and criticized how it treated the federal employees who asked.

Appeals Court Ruling Complicates Executive Order Restricting Unions in Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 20, 2026 12:18 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

A federal appeals court created at least a temporary legal obstacle for Executive Order 14251 and its bargaining restrictions in a decision involving the VA and AFGE.

Owning a Home Isn’t the Only Option: How Federal Retirees Can Plan for Renting

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 20, 2026 8:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

More retirees are choosing to rent, but rising rents demand careful planning. Learn how to budget and invest to keep retirement income secure.

O (No) Canada: C-3 Canadian Citizenship and Security Clearance Eligibility

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 19, 2026 1:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Bill C-3 granted automatic Canadian citizenship to millions of Americans. Here’s what dual citizenship could mean for your federal security clearance eligibility.

Market Corrections Reveal Whether Your TSP Strategy Is a Real Plan

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaMay 19, 2026 8:25 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees should stick to TSP plans, avoid panic-driven G Fund moves, and reduce risk intentionally, not reactively, during market swings.

Trump Administration Moves to Reclassify HHS Jobs as At-Will Positions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 18, 2026 3:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A recent report indicates that HHS is preparing to transition hundreds of agency employees to at-will status.

How Federal Employees Can Save Hundreds on Prescription Drugs Each Year

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 18, 2026 8:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some ways federal employees can save on prescription medications with their FEHB insurance.

Maximizing Roth Conversions for Federal Employees: A Strategic Guide

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 15, 2026 9:40 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Strategic Roth conversions in TSP can lower lifetime taxes for federal retirees by using low tax brackets, gap years, and avoiding Medicare surcharges.

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