President Trump issued an executive order today giving most federal employees two additional paid holidays n 2025, specifically Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas.
2026 Federal Pay Raise Finalized in Executive Order
The White House issued an executive order finalizing the 2026 federal employee pay raise of an overall average of 1% with no increase in locality pay. OPM’s official pay tables are also now available
Federal Retirees Report Error in December 2025 Annuity Statements
Many federal retirees have reported errors on their December 2025 annuity statements related to next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Here’s what you can do if you are affected…
Will Federal Employees Get Christmas Eve Off?
Or is the day after Christmas — Fri., Dec. 26 — more likely to be granted as an extra day off?
New Tax Benefits for Health Savings Account Participants
The changes expand HSA eligibility, which allows more people to save and to pay for healthcare costs through tax-free HSAs
Using OPM’s Retirement Services Online
The Office of Personnel Management provides special access for federal retirees to manage their annuity payment information, federal and state tax withholding, tax forms, and other benefits on demand. OPM released a new video on how to use the updated services
When Will Federal Retirees Receive the 2026 COLA Increase?
Due to recent years of surging inflation and public discussion of the affordability for the cost of living for seniors, there are increasing questions among many federal retirees as to the amount of the future cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that CSRS and FERS annuitants will receive, and when they will receive it
Senate Democrats Propose to Expand Social Security Benefits in 2026
If passed, the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would increase benefits by $200 per month for six months
TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions Coming in Late January 2026
The Thrift Savings Plan has announced the launch date of traditional to Roth in-plan conversions. Here’s what you need to know regarding eligibility, frequency, the pros and cons — and tax consequences
Democrats Propose to Ban RIFs During Government Shutdowns
If passed, the legislation would also reverse Reduction In Force actions taken during the most recent government shutdown