Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Jun 13, 2025

In an effort to modernize and streamline how the federal government manages personnel security, Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) has become one of the most significant reforms in decades.

Jun 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.

Jun 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

Jun 11, 2025

The 2026 Wage Grade (WG) pay raise provides a 1.0% federal adjustment for prevailing rate employees. Because WG workers are paid hourly, even a modest increase raises overtime, night differential, Sunday, and holiday premium pay. Actual earnings will vary by wage area based on local wage surveys. Understanding how base pay and premium pay interact is key to estimating your total 2026 income.

Jun 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.

Jun 10, 2025

The IRS has officially raised 401(k) contribution limits for 2025 and this year, the changes are especially important.

Jun 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.

Jun 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.

Jun 6, 2025

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

Jun 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.

Jun 4, 2025

Military families and retirees are keeping a close eye on the 2026 pay raise military​, which is shaping up to be one of the most important in recent years.

Jun 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.