Federal Pension Advice and Insights

June 13, 2025

In an effort to modernize and streamline the way the federal government manages personnel security, Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) has emerged as one of the most significant reforms in recent history.

June 12, 2025

The wildland firefighter pay increase update in 2025 brings long-awaited, permanent pay reform to one of America’s most essential and underappreciated workforces.

June 12, 2025

Veterans protest the Trump Administration, VA and government cuts. The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans

June 11, 2025

Wage Grade (WG) employees across federal agencies can expect an average 2.17% pay raise in 2025, as outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This increase is split into two parts

June 10, 2025

Yes the 2025 House-passed reconciliation bill keeps two major FERS changes in place: eliminating the FERS annuity supplement for retirees after Jan 1, 2028, and forcing new hires to choose between civil-service protections or higher pension contributions.

June 10, 2025

The maximum 401k contributions 2025 refers to the highest amount of money that an individual is allowed to contribute to their 401(k) retirement savings account in the year 2025.

June 9, 2025

For former federal employees, the concept of reinstatement offers a beacon of hope a chance to return to public service without navigating the competitive hiring process a new.

June 6, 2025

As retirement planning becomes increasingly critical in a changing economic landscape, staying informed about upcoming 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 is more important than ever.

June 6, 2025

If you are a federal employee or retiree approaching age 65, this question probably sits high on your to-do list:

June 5, 2025

If you’re a probationary employee with the Department of Defense, you’re likely facing uncertainty right now. In March 2025, the DoD began mass layoffs affecting over 5,000 civilian workers as part of a larger workforce reduction.

June 4, 2025

Each year, service members and military families await one of the most important updates to their financial lives: the annual military pay raise. For 2026, discussions are already heating up in Congress, the Pentagon, and campaign rallies—especially with conflicting proposals shaping up during a presidential election year.

June 3, 2025

In early 2025, the Trump administration undertook a substantial reduction of the federal workforce, terminating nearly 25,000 probationary employees across various agencies.