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Common Retirement Planning MistakesWhile your federal benefits are robust, unintentional missteps can reduce income and ...
11/20/2025

Common Retirement Planning Mistakes

While your federal benefits are robust, unintentional missteps can reduce income and increase costs.

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Retirement planning is one of the most important aspects of a federal career, yet many employees wait until it’s too late to fully optimize their benefits. Wh

November is Long-Term Care Awareness MonthIf you or one of your loved ones is turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will ...
11/19/2025

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month

If you or one of your loved ones is turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will require long-term care in the future.

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-TermCare

If you or one of your loved ones is turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will require long-term care in the future. With rising needs and increasing costs, th

Building An Emergency FundSaving for emergencies may seem challenging, so we have some basic tips to help you get starte...
11/18/2025

Building An Emergency Fund

Saving for emergencies may seem challenging, so we have some basic tips to help you get started.

Learn more: https://dailyfed.com/2025/11/building-an-emergency-fund/

The recent government shutdown has put many federal employees under incredible financial strain. Regardless of how well you plan, life can be unpredictable; tha

Federal Employees Begin Return to NormalAgencies are now working to ensure federal employees receive the pay and benefit...
11/17/2025

Federal Employees Begin Return to Normal

Agencies are now working to ensure federal employees receive the pay and benefits they are owed.

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Shutdown

As the federal government reopens after the prolonged shutdown, agencies are now working through the major steps required to restore operations and to ensure fe

Accrued Annual Leave for Federal EmployeesIt’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can ...
11/14/2025

Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees

It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year.

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It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to use their annual leave

House Passes Deal to End Government ShutdownAfter a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ...
11/13/2025

House Passes Deal to End Government Shutdown

After a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ending the government shutdown

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After a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ending the government shutdown. The bipartisan funding package will keep the governm

Federal Retirement Applications Spike in OctoberDriven by the DRP deadline, October saw a massive increase in the number...
11/12/2025

Federal Retirement Applications Spike in October

Driven by the DRP deadline, October saw a massive increase in the number of federal retirement applications received.

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The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 79 days, a 3-day increase from September’s 76-day average. Driven by the DRP dead

Senate Advances Deal to End Government ShutdownThe Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen age...
11/11/2025

Senate Advances Deal to End Government Shutdown

The Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen agencies, guarantee back pay, and reverse some of the recent layoffs.

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As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen agencies, guarantee back pay, and reverse

Open Season Brings Higher FEHB PremiumsOpen Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and ret...
11/10/2025

Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums

Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and compare coverage

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Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and compare coverage. Accor

Rethinking the 4% Rule for Retirement PlanningAs retirement planning realities shift, financial planners and retirees ar...
11/07/2025

Rethinking the 4% Rule for Retirement Planning

As retirement planning realities shift, financial planners and retirees are increasingly questioning whether the 4% rule still fits today’s environment.

Learn more: https://dailyfed.com/2025/11/rethinking-the-4-rule-for-retirement-planning/

For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has served as a simple guideline for retirement planning: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the first year of retire

Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal RetirementIf you’ve thought about returning to work after your feder...
11/06/2025

Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal Retirement

If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private sector.

Learn more: https://dailyfed.com/2025/11/reasons-to-work-in-the-private-sector-after-federal-retirement/

If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private sector. Why the private

October TSP Fund PerformanceFor federal employees, the TSP is a powerful tool for growing and protecting your savings.Le...
11/05/2025

October TSP Fund Performance

For federal employees, the TSP is a powerful tool for growing and protecting your savings.

Learn more: https://dailyfed.com/2025/11/october-tsp-fund-performance/

For federal employees, the TSP is a powerful retirement benefit. With low fees, government backing, and a variety of investment options, it offers a strong foun

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