16 Things Seniors Born Between 1941-1969 Could Take Advantage Of
If passed, the legislation would allow federal employees to withdraw funds from their TSP without being penalized if the government shutdown is prolonged, while ensuring that funds could be recontributed later on more…
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What Departing Federal Employees Need to Know About Their TSP Accounts
Thousands of federal employees have left or will be leaving federal service sometime between now and the end of 2025. Ed Zurndorfer discusses the options a separating employee has with their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) traditional and Roth accounts. more…
Why Having Emergency Savings is Vital for Feds
If you have little-to-no savings that is accessible to you when you need it, a job loss, government shutdown furlough, or medical emergency could be catastrophic to your finances. Chris Kowalik gives pointers on how you can build an emergency fund
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Federal Employee RIFs Can Continue During Government Shutdown, OPM Says
In updated guidance published Sunday, the Office of Personnel Management issued clarification on how federal government agencies should handle Reduction In Force (RIF) procedures. FAQs are provided more…
Deadline for Correcting IRA Contributions and Filing Tax Returns
Ed Zurndorfer discusses both Oct. 15 deadlines, the two reasons why a federal employee or a retiree may need to recharacterize a 2024 IRA contribution, and what they should do to meet the deadlines and avoid penalties more…
What Happens to Your TSP Account During a Government Shutdown?
Get updated answers on the shutdown’s impact to Thrift Savings Plan contributions, loans and withdrawals more…
What Happens to Federal Pay, Leave & Holidays During a Government Shutdown?
Will employees who are furloughed get paid? What about taking leave, or getting paid for holidays? The Office of Personnel Management has prepared guidance for federal employees on shutdown furloughs when there is a lapse in annual appropriations more…
Government Shutdown: How It Affects Your Benefits & Retirement
With a government shutdown looming, federal employees and retirees are asking questions of how it may affect them. Here’s the Office of Personnel Management’s FAQs on how a shutdown affects federal benefits (such as health and life insurance), as well as federal pension (FERS/CSRS) annuity payments more…
Planning for Long Term Care
Chris Kowalik guides federal employees in exploring the options of needing extra care as they age – even in the absence of a government solution more…
Tax Changes in 2026 from One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the tax law changes that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and what tax-related moves federal employees and retirees should consider now to take advantage of the changes more…