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July 11, 2025

23500 26: What It Means for TSP Contributions in 2025-2026

If you’ve come across the term “23500 26”, it refers to the 2025 IRS elective deferral limit for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) $23,500 divided over 26 pay periods in the calendar year.
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July 10, 2025

VA Layoffs 2025: 30,000 Jobs to Be Cut Amid Budget Pressure No RIF Required

As of July 2025, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is on track to eliminate nearly 30,000 positions by the end of the fiscal year—without initiating a formal Reduction in Force (RIF).
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July 10, 2025

Will New Legislation Cut Your Federal Retirement Benefits? Here’s What You Need to Know

New Legislation Targets Federal Retirement Benefits Could Your Pension Be Affected?
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July 9, 2025

TSP Roth Conversion 2026: Everything You Need to Know About In-Plan Conversions

Starting in 2026, federal employees and military members will have access to a major new feature within the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): in-plan Roth conversions.
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July 4, 2025

Federal Pay Raise 2026: No Increase, Major Compensation Reforms, and Budget Impacts

In 2026, federal employees will not receive a general pay raise, as outlined in the latest White House budget proposal. While the absence of a cost-of-living increase dominates headlines, it’s far from the whole story.
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July 3, 2025

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 2025–2026: Key Changes & Benefits

So what’s changing, how could it affect you, and what steps should you take now? This guide breaks down the updates, explains the risks, and helps you prepare for your retirement future with clarity and confidence.
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July 2, 2025

2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): What Retirees Can Expect From Social Security

In 2026, Social Security benefits are expected to rise again. But while another cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may sound like good news, the story behind the numbers is far more complex and even concerning.
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July 1, 2025

GS Pay Scale Miami 2025: Locality Pay Rates & Salary Chart Explained

Federal employees working in the Miami area can expect a pay increase in 2025. The updated General Schedule (GS) pay scale includes a proposed 2.0% average raise
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June 27, 2025

USPS Pay Raise & Back Pay 2025: NALC Pay Chart Updates and Key Implementation Dates

As of July 2025, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have finalised implementation dates for wage increases and retroactive back pay agreed to under the 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement.
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June 26, 2025

No Federal Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2026 Budget Request

The Biden administration’s fiscal year president's budget request 2026 does not include a pay raise for federal employees, continuing the pay freeze already in place for 2025.
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June 25, 2025

GS Pay Scale 2025 Florida: What Federal Employees in Florida Need to Know

The General Schedule (GS) pay scale for 2025 in Florida, as with all U.S. states, is based on the Federal Pay Tables released by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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June 25, 2025

FEGLI After Retirement: Coverage, Costs, And Options

Added to basic, known as “A,” “B,” and “C.” To carry your insurance coverage(s) into retirement you must have been enrolled in FEGLI for the five years before your retirement, or from your earliest opportunity to enroll.
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