Proposed TSP Changes During Government Shutdowns
October 6, 2025
A new bill in Congress aims to ease the financial strain government shutdowns place on federal employees by making critical changes to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) rules. Introduced by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, here’s what the bill would change about TSP: Treat Government Shutdowns as Financial Hardship Events Currently, TSP participants must certify that […]
Temporary Work May Replace Some Fulltime Federal Hiring in STEM Related Occupations
January 3, 2023
A recently implemented policy allows federal agencies to hire temporary employees in certain positions, specifically those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), for a maximum duration of 10 years. This represents a significant increase from the previous limit of four years. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the government agency responsible for […]
How Could the Fire ‘At Will’ Bill Affect Your Retirement?
August 5, 2022
A new bill was introduced to congress that would allow for a swifter termination of federal employees. And it could threaten federal workers’ retirement plans as well. The Public Service Reform Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, gives government officials a process to fire federal employees at will. It applies only to career […]
