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Aug 6, 2025

TSP Millionaires 2025: How Many TSP Millionaires Are There?

Even as agencies juggle furloughs and funding uncertainty during the ongoing 2025 government shutdown, one story of long-term success is quietly unfolding among federal employees:

Aug 5, 2025

ATC Retirement: Guide to Mandatory Retirement Age, FERS Eligibility, and Special Rules

Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCs) play a critical role in keeping aircraft safely separated and ensuring the efficient flow of air traffic in the skies.

Aug 5, 2025

Federal Employee Benefit Cuts: Where Things Stand in 2025

Federal employees can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite months of concern, the Senate-passed version of H.R. 1 does not include any federal benefit cuts that would impact current employees or retirees.

Jul 31, 2025

Best Towns in Wyoming to Retire

If you are looking for open spaces and a great quality of life after retirement in Wyoming, we have got you covered.

Jul 31, 2025

Custodial Account vs. 529 Plan: Which Is Better for Your Child’s Future?

Ownership is one of the most significant distinctions between a custodial account and a 529 plan.

Jul 30, 2025

What’s the Current FERS Contribution Rate and What’s Changing in 2025?

The current FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) contribution rate depends on the employee's hire date. For those hired before 2013, the contribution is 0.8%.

Jul 29, 2025

What Is the FERS Retirement Supplement?

The FERS Retirement Supplement is a key benefit for federal employees retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) before they reach age 62.

Jul 25, 2025

USPS DeJoy News: Louis DeJoy Steps Down as Postmaster General Amid USPS Reform Plans

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy officially announced his intention to step down in March 2025, ending a tenure that began during the Trump administration in 2020.

Jul 24, 2025

2026 Medicare IRMAA Brackets, Premiums, and Planning Guide for Federal Retirees

Projections are no longer needed; the official 2026 IRMAA brackets and surcharges have now been finalized

Jul 23, 2025

How Many Hours Of Annual Leave Do Federal Employees Get?

Federal employees in the U.S. earn annual leave according to their length of service. Employees with less than 3 years of service accrue 4 hours per pay period (totaling 104 hours or 13 days annually).