A group of 110 lawmakers, including 12 senators and 98 House members, sent a letter to congressional leadership on September 21 urging Congress to reject the Trump administration’s proposed 2027 pay ...
Federal retirement rules are often misunderstood, even by employees who have spent decades in federal service. Three misconceptions in particular come up repeatedly: whether you need to apply for the ...
An important feature for FedSmith readers every year is the annual announcement of the COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) for the coming year. While we keep readers up to date throughout the year on how ...
Federal employees converted into Schedule Policy/Career will not serve the standard one-year probationary period that comes with most federal positions. That might sound like good news, but impacted ...
For many federal employees, reaching Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of service feels like the reward for decades of hard work. The pension begins. The FERS Retirement Supplement may help ...
Federal employees spend decades of their professional lives diligently contributing to the Thrift Savings Plan. This effort is driven by the desire to secure a comfortable and stable retirement. Every ...
Two Democratic House members introduced legislation on August 31, 2026, that would sharply limit the ability of federal agencies to require employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), including ...
Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) closed August 2026 in positive territory. Stocks spent most of the month climbing. The S&P 500, the index the C Fund tracks, touched a record high in ...
President Trump proposed a 2027 pay freeze for most federal employees. (Photo by Ian Smith/FedSmith; edited with AI) President Trump has issued the alternative pay plan letter for the 2027 federal pay ...
Understanding your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension begins with mastering the high-3 salary calculation. This specific metric directly determines your guaranteed monthly checks for ...
For some federal employees, reaching Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of service feels like the finish line. The pension becomes available. The FERS Retirement Supplement may begin. FEHB can ...
Locality pay areas are defined in 5 CFR 531.603 No new locality pay areas or boundary changes are expected for 2027. The Federal Salary Council had recommended new standalone localities for the ...
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