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Find the optimal federal retirement dates in 2026. Complete pay period calendar, leave payout strategies, and pension timing tips for FERS employees.
FEHB premiums increased 12.3% average for 2026. See which plans increased, decreased, and what federal employees need to know about their health coverage.
Your unused sick leave adds real dollars to your FERS pension. Learn the conversion formula, calculate your value, and avoid costly mistakes before you retire.
The January 30 deadline is coming. Here's what happens to your pay, benefits, and leave during a shutdown, plus how to prepare.
Starting 2026, federal employees 50+ earning over $150K must make TSP catch-up contributions to Roth. Learn who's affected and what it means for your taxes.
TSP Roth in-plan conversions launch January 28, 2026. Learn eligibility, tax implications, the five-year rule, and how to convert. Free guide for feds.
With more agencies offering VERA/VSIP buyouts in 2026, here's everything federal employees need to know about eligibility, benefits, and whether accepting makes financial sense for you.
TSP's I Fund hit 32.45% in 2025, its highest ever. See all fund returns and what's changing for federal employees in 2026.
The 2026 TSP limit is $24,500. Ages 60-63 can now contribute $35,750 thanks to SECURE 2.0. Here's what changed and how to maximize your contributions.
The 2026 federal pay raise is just 1% with no locality increase, the smallest since 2021. See how it affects your paycheck and calculate your new salary.
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