Bipartisan legislation repealing the WEP and GPO was signed into law yesterday. The Social Security Administration says it is evaluating how to implement the law. The WEP and GPO provisions reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for those who are covered by a government (federal, state or local)-sponsored guaranteed pension plan, such as federal employees who are covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). more…
FAQs During a Government Shutdown for Federal Employees & Retirees
With a possible government shutdown looming, federal employees and retirees are asking questions of how it affects their pay, leave and annuity payments more…
Lawmakers Urge White House for 4.5% Pay Raise in 2025
House and Senate Democrats are asking the White House for a larger 2025 pay pay raise than it planned to authorize than for civilian federal employees more…
Higher TSP Catch-Up Contribution Limits in 2025 for Some Participants
Effective January 1, 2025, the catch-up contribution limit for TSP participants turning ages 60, 61, 62, or 63 will increase more…
Differences Between FSA, HSA and HRA
Differences between a Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Health Reimbursement Account in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program more…
How Health Savings Account Contributions & Distributions Work
HSAs are a tax advantaged way for federal employees and retirees to pay their qualified medical expenses. Ed Zurndorfer outlines how HSA contributions and distributions work, including practical examples more…
2025 Federal Holidays
The list of official holidays for federal employees in 2025 — including Inauguration Day for those in the Washington, DC area more…
Tax Savings with FEHB, FEDVIP and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the important tax savings associated with the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the health care flexible spending accounts (HCFSAs) offered through FSAFEDS more…
TSP Launches Growth Potential Tool
The Thrift Savings Plan launched a “Grow with the TSP” web page to highlight the potential growth that’s possible in accounts. more…
2025 Federal Pay Raise: White House Releases Alternative Pay Plan Letter
The plan proposes an the across-the-board 2025 federal employee pay raise of 1.7 percent and locality pay increases will average 0.3 percent, resulting in an overall average increase of 2.0 percent for civilian federal employees more…