Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Oct 15, 2025

After the spike in 2023, inflation cooled so 2026 looks like a return to modest, “normal” increases. Small bumps matter: over a career, an extra $500–$1,000/year compounded inside tax-advantaged accounts can translate into tens of thousands more at retirement.

Oct 13, 2025

That single statement from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on October 10 sent shockwaves through the federal workforce.

Oct 9, 2025

If you’re a federal employee in New Hampshire, you’ve probably noticed the steady annual updates to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.

Oct 8, 2025

As a looming government shutdown threatens federal operations, the Trump administration faces intensified legal resistance from major federal employee unions.

Oct 8, 2025

The federal government shutdown has stretched into its sixth day, with no breakthrough in sight. Once again, the U.S. Senate failed to pass competing funding bills from Democrats and Republicans, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees in limbo.

Oct 8, 2025

For months, as President Donald Trump has leveraged the U.S. federal government to consolidate power, silence dissent, and punish political opponents, Democrats have faced mounting pressure to act.

Oct 3, 2025

After a modest federal bureau of prisons pay raise in 2025 and the elimination of key retention incentives, correctional officers across the country will finally see a more meaningful change in 2026.

Oct 1, 2025

The USDA is preparing for major workforce changes under the USDA RIF 2025 plan. With a potential government shutdown looming, the agency’s current reduction-in-force (RIF) measures could permanently eliminate positions in certain programs.The USDA is preparing for major workforce changes under the USDA RIF 2025 plan.

Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is launching a major hiring initiative to bring on 2,800 new front-line supervisors, a move aimed at strengthening staffing across its nationwide network.

Sep 26, 2025

As of October 2025, the federal hiring freeze first enacted when President Donald Trump took office in January has now been extended indefinitely under a new executive order.

Sep 23, 2025

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

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