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Federal Probation Period 2026: Your Rights and What to Expect

The federal probationary period in 2026: how long it lasts, your rights, what the DOGE firings taught us about the limits of those rights, and how to protect your career.

Federal Employee Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) 2026 Guide

How the federal SLRP works: eligibility, agency caps ($10K/year, $60K lifetime), service obligation, tax treatment, and how SLRP stacks with PSLF. 2026 guide.

Federal Workforce at 60-Year Low: What the Numbers Mean

Federal workforce at its smallest since the 1960s. Full data on headcount, agency cuts, DRP costs, and what shrinking government means for public services.

How to Read Your Federal Pay Stub: Every Line Explained

A plain-language guide to your federal Earnings and Leave Statement (ELS): gross pay, FERS/CSRS deductions, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, taxes, and leave balances.

IRS Workforce Cuts: 4,000 More Jobs in FY2027

The IRS wants to cut nearly 4,000 more positions in FY2027. Here's which divisions are affected, what it means for tax season, and what IRS employees should do now.

MSPB Expands Awards for Disability Discrimination Wins

MSPB ruled that federal employees who win disability discrimination cases can now recover tax gross-up payments when back pay pushes them into a higher bracket.

USDA Budget Cuts 2026: What $5B Means for Feds

FY2027 White House budget proposes cutting USDA by $4.9 billion, reducing Forest Service, NRCS, rural development, and Food for Peace. What USDA employees need to know now.

FEHB 2027: What OPM's Call Letter Means for You

OPM's 2027 FEHB call letter mandates GLP-1 drug coverage, ends gender-affirming care, and expands fertility support. What changes before Open Season.

Last Paycheck to First Retirement Check: Surviving the Gap

OPM's 65K backlog means your first full annuity could take 6-9 months. Here's exactly how to cover the cash flow gap as a federal retiree.

OPM 1099-R Crisis: Get Your Form Before April 15

OPM stopped mailing paper 1099-Rs automatically. Get your federal annuity tax form online before April 15, or file for an extension.

OPM Wants Your Medical Records: What Feds Need to Know

OPM is demanding monthly medical claims data on 8M+ federal employees from 65 FEHB insurers. What's included, why privacy advocates are alarmed, and what you can do now.

TSA Privatization Push: What It Means for TSA Employees

Trump's FY2027 budget proposes cutting 8,400 TSA jobs and expanding private screening. Here's what privatization means for your FERS, FEHB, and TSP benefits.

CFPB Workforce Cuts 2026: 2/3 Staff Reduction Explained

The White House wants to cut CFPB staff by two-thirds, from 1,750 to 556. Here's what that means for employees, your options, and where transfers may be possible.

2026 Tax Deadlines for Federal Retirees: Complete Timeline

Every tax deadline federal retirees need in 2026: April 15 filing, OPM and TSP 1099-R arrival dates, estimated payments, RMDs, and IRA contributions in one checklist.

FEHB Travel Coverage 2026: What Your Plan Covers Abroad

Does your FEHB plan cover you outside the U.S.? Which plans cover care abroad, how to file foreign claims, and when you need supplemental travel insurance.

Forest Service HQ Move 2026: What You Need to Know

USDA is moving Forest Service HQ to Salt Lake City and closing all 9 regional offices. What affected employees need to know about relocation, severance, and VERA.

Interior Dept VSIP Round 3: What the $25K Buyout Means for You

Interior is offering a third voluntary buyout to NPS, BLM, USGS, and other bureau employees. April 12 deadline. What to know before you decide.

NPS Cuts 2026: What Park Service Employees Face

The National Park Service has lost 24% of its permanent staff since 2025. Here's what NPS employees need to know about VERA, VSIP, severance, and transfer rights.

The Roth TSP Conversion Tax Trap (2026)

Roth TSP conversions can cost more than you think. Learn how bracket stacking, IRMAA surcharges, and the 5-year rule can turn a smart move into an expensive mistake.

TSP Fund Returns March 2026: Monthly Performance Breakdown

March 2026 erased Q1 TSP gains for most funds. G Fund held, C Fund dropped 4.98%, S Fund -4.58%. Here's what the numbers mean for your strategy.

The TSP Success Trap: How a Big Balance Creates a Tax Problem

A $1M TSP balance forces ~$37,700 in RMDs at age 73 — stacking with FERS pension and Social Security to spike your tax bill and trigger IRMAA surcharges. How to plan ahead.

VA Home Loan Program Killed: Vets Are Losing Homes

The VA shut down VASP in May 2025. Over 10,000 veterans have since lost their homes and 90,000 more face foreclosure. Here's what happened and what to do.

Best States to Retire for Federal Employees 2026

Which states don't tax your FERS pension, TSP, or Social Security? 2026 state-by-state breakdown with cost-of-living tradeoffs for federal retirees.

Discontinued Service Retirement Guide 2026

Got a RIF notice? DSR gives eligible feds an immediate pension with no age penalty. Learn who qualifies, how the math works, and what traps to avoid.