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17/10/2025

Estate Planning 101: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Protecting Your Legacy

Secure your legacy with smart estate planning—protect your loved ones, assets, and wishes. Don’t delay; a simple step today saves heartache tomorrow.

17/10/2025

Is Trust Dead? https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/16/is-trust-dead

16/10/2025

Federal Employees Ordered Back to In-Person Work: Can I Still Request Remote Work as a Disability Accommodation? https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/16/federal-employees-ordered-back-to-in-person-work-can-i-still-request-remote-work-as-a-disability-accommodation

16/10/2025

Tax Today, Freedom Tomorrow: Understanding the TSP’s New In-Plan Roth Conversion Proposal https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/15/frtib-issues-tsp-in-plan-roth-conversion-proposal

15/10/2025

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has issued a proposed rule around allowing federal employees and retirees to convert traditional TSP balances to Roth accounts within the program.

Convert now, save later: Roth conversions trade today’s taxes for future tax-free growth and flexibility, but watch out for immediate tax implications.

15/10/2025

Trump Administration Ordered to Halt Layoffs During Government Shutdown https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/15/trump-administration-ordered-to-halt-layoffs-during-government-shutdown

15/10/2025

More Expensive But Still Essential: The 2026 FEHB Premiums Story https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/15/2026-fehb-premiums-story

15/10/2025

Federal Employees Face Missed Paychecks Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/14/federal-employees-face-missed-paychecks-amid-prolonged-government-shutdown

14/10/2025

Why Your FEHB Plan Might Be Costing You Thousands—And How to Fix It

These are 7 steps to help federal employees choose the right FEHB plan during open season.

13/10/2025

Going for Broke? This Shutdown is Different, May Last Longer and Reshape the Federal Government https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/13/shutdown-is-different-may-last-longer-and-reshape-federal-government

13/10/2025

Delayed CPI Release Postpones 2026 COLA Calculation: Implications for Federal Retirees and the Workforce https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/10/11/delayed-cpi-release-postpones-2026-cola-calculation

11/10/2025

Delayed CPI Release Postpones 2026 COLA Calculation: Implications for Federal Retirees and the Workforce
Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA.

Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA with it. Federal retirees and Social Security recipients face uncertainty over next year’s benefit increase.