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Highest-Paid Federal Jobs 2026: Inside the $200K Club

More than 1,500 federal employees out-earn the president. Where they work, what they actually do, and how far past the GS-15 cap federal pay really goes.

The PSHB Medicare Part B Rule That Can End Your Coverage

USPS retirees after Jan 1, 2025 must enroll in Medicare Part B or lose PSHB permanently. The exemptions, the one-time cure window, and the real costs.

USPS Early Out 2026: September Rumors vs. What's Confirmed

No USPS VERA is announced for September 2026. We traced where the rumor comes from, what's actually confirmed, and what eligible workers should do now.

Forced Back to the Office With a Disability? Your Rights

RTO orders don't override the Rehabilitation Act. Two DOJ lawsuits show the pattern. How federal reasonable accommodation works and the 45-day clock to file.

3 Mid-Year Moves That Save Feds $1,593+ Before December

June is the last easy window before year-end deadlines. Three 30-minute moves (TSP pacing, a W-4 true-up, retirement-date math) can add thousands to your 2026.

Can Federal Employees Still Appeal a Firing in 2026?

Three rulings in 30 days narrowed federal appeal rights: Margolin, the Jackler inferior officer MSPB ruling, and Schedule Policy/Career. What each one does.

SpaceX Is Going Public. Your TSP C Fund Won't Buy It

SpaceX's June 2026 IPO won't enter your TSP C Fund. S&P declined to fast-track it. Here's why, and what it means for your federal retirement.

TSP Not Sending Your Verification Code? How to Avoid a Full Lockout

TSP login codes only come by text, voice call, or authenticator app now — no email, no security questions. Why your code isn't arriving, and the 15-minute checklist that keeps you out of lockout.

Burn Pits and Civilian Feds: Left Out of the PACT Act

Civilian federal employees breathed the same burn pit smoke as troops in Iraq. Under FECA, every single claim has been denied. The benefits gap, explained.

9 Federal Benefits You're Probably Not Claiming in 2026

From a $7,500 Dependent Care FSA to free EAP counseling and FEHB Part B reimbursement, here are 9 federal benefits feds leave on the table every year.

FEHB Dependent Audit 2026: Prove Eligibility or Lose It

OPM's FEHB verification rule is live, and a 3-year audit of every currently enrolled dependent is starting. Even unchanged enrollments get checked.

FEHB + Medicare Part D 2026: Should Federal Retirees Take It?

20 FEHB plans now wrap Medicare Part D into your coverage for 2026, with a $2,000 drug cap. When it helps, when it backfires, and how to decide.

The FERS Survivor Election That Costs Your Spouse Everything

The FERS survivor benefit election is nearly irrevocable, and electing 'none' can end your spouse's FEHB for life. The decision, the trap, and the math.

Federal Locality Pay 2026: Where It Goes Furthest

San Francisco has the highest federal locality rate. But after cost of living, Houston pays more. The 2026 real-value ranking of federal locality pay.

Leaving Federal Service Before 3 Years? 4 Permanent Costs

Quitting a federal job before 3 years forfeits your TSP 1% match, lifetime reinstatement rights, and more. The 4 consequences and a pre-departure checklist.

GS-5 to GS-15: Could You Really Get There Faster?

OPM wants to scrap time-in-grade. Could a GS-5 reach GS-15 faster? The real career-ladder math: a 5.5-year floor and a $37,251 head start.

The $371,000 Cost of Waiting to Max Your TSP

Maxing your TSP the last 5 years before retirement barely helps. The data: steady contributions from age 35 beat a late max-out by $371,000. Here's why.

Is Your Agency Next? 2026 Federal RIF Risk Ranking

We scored 28 federal agencies on 2026 RIF risk, from CRITICAL to LOW. Look up where yours ranks, what drives the risk, and what to do now.

Can't Drive to Work? Court Says That's Not Disability Retirement

A precedential May 2026 ruling, Chafin v. OPM, says commuting problems don't qualify you for FERS disability retirement. What still does, and your options.

FEHB GLP-1 Coverage: Why Wegovy Costs $420 or $9,840

All FEHB plans cover a GLP-1 weight-loss drug in 2026, but the same Wegovy can cost $420 or $9,840 a year depending on plan. The comparison and the Open Season move.

8 Medicare Myths That Cost Federal Retirees Thousands

Most federal retirees believe at least one of these Medicare myths, and some cost thousands in penalties or unclaimed reimbursements. The 8 corrected, with sources.

Time-in-Grade Elimination: What Happens Now Comments Are Closed

OPM's comment window to end the 52-week time-in-grade rule closed July 27. What comes next, and what a final rule would mean for your promotion timeline.

Can Your Boss Legally Deny Your Federal Leave? Often No

'We're busy' is not a legal reason to deny federal leave. Six factors separate a legal denial from an illegal one, and how to get forfeited leave restored.

TSP Fund Returns May 2026: I Fund Leads 2026 at +16.56%

All five TSP funds rose in May 2026. The C Fund led the month at +5.26%, but the I Fund leads the year at +16.56%. Full returns explained.