A new insert in newborns' Social Security card mailings explains how parents can claim a Trump Account and the $1,000 federal contribution.

For years, getting a 4 or a 5 on your performance rating was pretty normal in the federal government. Starting with the rating year that just ended, it won’t be. On September 21, 2026, OPM Director ...

Trump administration restrictions on collective bargaining are changing federal employee unions’ finances. New financial disclosures reveal declining membership, lost dues revenue and shrinking ...

The government’s share of Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) premiums is not a fixed percentage. In 2027, the government will pay exactly 75% of the total premium in about half of FEHB plan ...

For years, many federal employees automatically dismissed High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). “I don’t want a high deductible.” It’s an understandable reaction. But the deductible is only one piece ...

Federal employees hoping to return to teleworking will be interested in a Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) decision issued on October 21, 2026. The FLRA upheld an arbitration award against the ...

Before federal managers call employees resistant to AI, they should find out what employees are resisting. The same hesitation may reflect fear of job loss, uncertainty about approved tools or a ...

The number of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) millionaires held near its record high in the third quarter of 2026. According to the latest data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), ...

With agencies downsizing, more federal employees are hearing two terms around the office: VERA and VSIP. An early out and a buyout check can sound like a gift. Sometimes they are. But I’ve seen people ...

The compensation figures shaping the financial future of federal civil servants and retirees are virtually finalized. While ongoing legislative debates could still alter these projections, current ...

Federal employees and retirees enrolled in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan will pay between 8.6% and 11% more for their share of premiums in 2027, depending on the plan option and ...

Federal employees and retirees who take weight loss drugs through their health plans will face a new requirement in 2027: documented participation in an intensive behavioral therapy program. It is one ...