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Sep 26, 2025

Federal Hiring Freeze 2025 Update: What You Need to Know About the Federal Government Hiring Freeze

As of September 2025, a federal hiring freeze update is in effect and has been extended through October 15, 2025. This hiring freeze, originally initiated by President Donald Trump in January 2025, affects most executive branch civilian positions.

Sep 23, 2025

North Carolina Law Enforcement Retirement: A Complete Guide to TSERS

The North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Retirement System (TSERS) is a defined benefit plan sponsored by the State of North Carolina and managed by the Department of the State Treasurer.

Sep 19, 2025

Supreme Court RIF Decisions

Since early 2017, the administration announced initiatives to restructure the federal workforce, including potential large-scale reductions in force (RIFs).

Sep 17, 2025

Convert TSP To Roth TSP - Roth In-Plan Conversions Coming in January 2026

Starting in January 2026, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will introduce a major new feature: the ability to complete Roth in-plan conversions.

Sep 16, 2025

National Insurance Awareness Day: Why Reviewing Your Insurance Matters

Every year on June 28, National Insurance Awareness Day reminds households, renters, and business owners to pause and evaluate their insurance coverage.

Sep 15, 2025

Cola 2026 increase: Updates From Social Security Administration (SSA)

Every retiree asks the same question each year: how much will my benefits rise? The answer lies in COLA 2026.

Sep 11, 2025

GS Pay Scale 2026: Trump’s Federal Pay Raise Plan and Law Enforcement Increases

On August 28, 2025, President Trump issued an Alternative Pay Plan under 5 U.S.C. 5303(b) and 5 U.S.C. 5304a, announcing to Congress his decision regarding the January 2026 pay adjustments.

Sep 11, 2025

House Passes Draft Bill: A Quick Fact Check

In a striking display of legislative momentum, the U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed a draft bill of considerable significance.

Sep 10, 2025

Billy Long Confirmed as IRS Commissioner Amid Controversy, Removed After Less Than Two Months

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Representative Billy Long was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 12, 2025, as the 51st Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a closely divided 53-44 vote.

Sep 9, 2025

What is the Age of Retirement in Ohio: SSA Guidelines

In Ohio, the retirement age depends on whether you are using Social Security or a state pension plan.

Sep 8, 2025

Federal Pay Raise 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About the Federal Pay Raise 2026

Message boards across the federal cyber world are buzzing with concern, and for good reason. It has been a challenging year for career Feds, with ongoing uncertainty about workforce reductions, potential RIFs, and now questions about the federal pay raise 2026.

Sep 5, 2025

usps apwu Tentative Agreement 2024-2027 Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a tentative three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), covering the period from September 21, 2024 through September 20, 2027.

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