The Thrift Savings Plan announced its processing schedule for January 2026 including when IRS form 1099-R, life expectancy recalculation notices, and required minimum distribution (RMD) notices will be issued more…
NARFE Recommends Federal Pay Raise of 3.8%
In response to the 2026 pay raise announcement, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is recommends a 2027 federal pay increase of 3.8% stating federal pay rates already lag private-sector pay rates by about 25% more…
White House Gives Federal Employees Two Extra Holidays (Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, 2025)
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. more…
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 more…
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… more…
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? more…
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 more…
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 more…
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 more…
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 more…