Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Sep 3, 2025

The U.S. State Department’s sweeping reorganization, which was set to cut thousands of jobs, has been halted after a federal judge broadened a previous injunction to cover the agency’s plans.

Sep 3, 2025

When it comes to government spending, politics often revolves around who gets funded, who gets cut, and what message those choices send. On June 12, 2025, House Republicans passed a $9.4 billion rescissions package

Sep 2, 2025

Reports of State Department layoffs blocked refer to a mix of legal challenges, internal reviews, and targeted reversals that have slowed or partially undone parts of the department’s July reductions-in-force (RIF).

Aug 29, 2025

ETSNext, also known as GO.gov, is the government’s new and modern way to manage travel and expenses for federal employees. 

Aug 28, 2025

Federal employees are awaiting clarity on the federal pay raise 2026, and as of now, the outlook is uncertain. President Trump is expected to issue his annual alternative pay plan letter before the end of August.

Aug 26, 2025

A major update is on the way for federal employees and military service members who save through the Thrift Savings Plan.

Aug 25, 2025

The question on many federal employees’ minds is clear: Will there be a federal pay raise in 2026? Unfortunately, the answer points toward a pay freeze

Aug 25, 2025

Military veterans have long been searching for the best places to plant stronger roots and create a sense of familiarity for themselves and their families.

Aug 22, 2025

The State Department layoffs 2026 trace back to reduction-in-force (RIF) notices first issued in July 2025. Those notices targeted nearly 1,350 employees. Court action delayed them repeatedly before the department finalized hundreds of separations in 2026.

Aug 19, 2025

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction limiting how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can access databases managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Aug 19, 2025

For federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), one of the most important benefits is the Federal Retirement Supplement, also called the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS).

Aug 18, 2025

Federal employees who work on a designated holiday receive holiday premium pay, which is typically equal to their regular rate of pay, in addition to their regular pay for the holiday.