Senate Adopts Resolution to Align Lawmakers’ Pay with Federal Employees in Shutdowns
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
TSPDataCenter.com has been completely rebuilt to give federal employees and retirees a better way to track and understand their TSP fund performance.
The New Medicare Landscape: How the 2027 Rule Changes Your Retirement Decisions
CMS’s 2027 proposed Medicare rule brings major changes to Part D, Star Ratings, and plan marketing—with direct implications for federal retirees weighing FEHB options.
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