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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.
Policy Updates
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.
Policy Updates
NPS Reorganization 2026: Hub-and-Spoke Plan and Your Rights
A reported hub-and-spoke plan, 25% of permanent staff gone, an FY2027 request funding 9,206 current-appropriations FTE. What is confirmed, what is reported, and your rights.
TSP
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
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.
TSP
The TSP Success Trap: How a Big Balance Creates a Tax Problem
A $1M TSP balance forces about $37,736 in RMDs at age 73, stacking with a FERS pension and Social Security to spike your tax bill and trigger IRMAA surcharges.
Policy Updates
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
Discontinued Service Retirement: RIF-Facing Feds' Guide
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.
Policy Updates
DOGE Contract Cuts: Costs Exceeded Actual Savings
DOGE claimed $160B in savings, but verified figures came in at 4 cents on the dollar. Here's what the real numbers mean for federal employees.
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Equal COLA Act: End the FERS Diet COLA
The Equal COLA Act (H.R. 491) would give FERS retirees the same full COLA as CSRS and Social Security. Here's the math on what the diet COLA costs you.
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Federal Agencies Re-Hiring After DOGE Cuts: The Boomerang
25,000 fired federal workers were rehired as 'essential.' Which agencies are bringing people back, what it costs, and what happens to your FERS and FEHB.
Benefits
FEDVIP Dental and Vision 2027: Open Season Nov 9–Dec 14 Guide
FEDVIP Open Season runs Nov 9 to Dec 14, 2026, and OPM has posted the 2027 rate workbooks. 2026 plan comparison, eligibility, and the retiree tax trap.
Retirement
FERS Supplement at Risk: What 2026 Means for You
Congress tried to eliminate the FERS supplement in 2025. It failed — but the threat isn't gone. Here's what happened and how to plan for it.
Policy Updates
Navy Civilian Reduction 2026: 10/15/20% Guide
The Navy's 10-20% civilian cut review passed its reported Sept. 30, 2026 target with no public Navy-wide RIF. FY2026 law limits shipyard cuts. What to watch now.
Retirement
Federal Employee Death Benefits: Complete Guide for Surviving Families
Checklist for surviving family: FEGLI claims, FERS survivor annuity, TSP death benefits, Social Security, and FEHB continuation, with a step-by-step timeline.
Benefits
FEHB QLE Guide 2026: Qualifying Life Events That Let You Change Plans
FEHB QLE guide: which qualifying life events let you change plans outside Open Season, the 60-day and 31-day windows, filing deadlines, and common mistakes.
Retirement
FERS Disability Retirement 2026: Rules, Pay, and How to Apply
Can't do your job due to a medical condition? FERS disability retirement pays 60% of high-3 in year one. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and what it pays.
Retirement
FERS Retirement Income 2026: Pension + TSP + Social Security
Calculate your FERS retirement income from all three sources. Real scenarios for GS-12, GS-14, and GS-7 with 2026 numbers.
Retirement
FERS Survivor Benefits 2026: What Your Spouse Gets When You Die
Your FERS pension can pay your spouse 50% or 25% for life after you die. Here's how survivor elections work, what they cost, and when to change them.
Pay & Compensation
$59,759 to $63,795: The GS Two-Step Promotion Rule
Learn how the two-step promotion rule (5 CFR 531.214) determines your new salary when you advance grades in the federal GS system, with real examples and edge cases.
Pay & Compensation
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Federal Employees in 2026
Complete guide to PSLF eligibility, payment counting, income-driven repayment plans, and common mistakes for federal employees seeking student loan forgiveness.
TSP
TSP Beneficiary Designation Mistakes Federal Employees Make
Avoid costly beneficiary designation errors. Learn how to properly update your TSP beneficiary form, handle life changes, and protect your retirement savings.
TSP
TSP Roth vs Traditional: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
Roth vs Traditional TSP: the right answer depends on your tax bracket, career timeline, and retirement plans. How federal employees should decide in 2026.
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