The new Roth Thrift Savings Plan in-plan conversion option (starting Jan. 2026) is complex — and may benefit some but not all traditional TSP participants. Ed Zurndorfer provides five important questions before considering this option, plus helpful insight on the tax consequences, who is eligible to participate, and the complicated rules and required minimum distrubion (RMD) issues. Practical examples are included more…
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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…