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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.

Senate Adopts Resolution to Align Lawmakers’ Pay with Federal Employees in Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2026 5:23 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal employees go unpaid during government shutdowns, and now a new Senate resolution ensures senators will too.

What the MSPB’s Record Caseload Tells Us About the Federal Appeal System

By Justin Schnitzer, Esq.May 14, 2026 1:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The MSPB received 20,335 appeals in FY 2025 — four times normal volume. Here’s what the backlog means for federal employees weighing their options.

8th Time’s the Charm? Short-Term Disability Insurance Bill Reintroduced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2026 8:12 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to offer a short-term disability insurance program to federal employees.

DEA Agent Fired for Nude Photos of a Minor Found on His Government Cell Phone

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 13, 2026 2:18 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A DEA agent fired for taking nude photos of a minor argued the agency failed to prove lascivious intent. Was this argument persuasive?

How to Estimate the True Cost of Your Home in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 13, 2026 8:35 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Retirees must plan for ongoing costs associated with a home, including property taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance.

Higher Inflation Last Month: Bigger 2027 COLA for Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2026 12:50 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

April inflation jumped to 3.8%, raising expectations for a larger 2027 COLA for Social Security recipients and federal retirees under FERS and CSRS.

What Federal Employees Need to Know as MSPB Recusals Undermine Review Process

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 12, 2026 11:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Board member recusals are blocking nearly 40% of federal employee appeals at the MSPB, leaving workers without meaningful due process protections.

Federal Employees and Taxes: 571,000+ Owe $6.3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2026 7:35 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Over 571,000 federal employees and retirees owe $6.3B in taxes, with delinquencies rising since 2021 as IRS enforcement slowed during the pandemic.

TSPDataCenter.com Gets a Major Upgrade: Here’s What’s New

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 11, 2026 12:05 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

TSPDataCenter.com has been completely rebuilt to give federal employees and retirees a better way to track and understand their TSP fund performance.

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