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 […]
Continuing Resolution Fails — Shutdown Enters Day 3
October 3, 2025
Congress was unable to pass a continuing resolution today, leaving the government without funding and the shutdown in place. The Senate voted 54–44 against advancing the House-passed CR. A Democratic-led short-term funding bill also failed by a vote of 46–52. Additional Senate action is scheduled for October 6, but with no agreement in sight, the […]
DRP 2.0 & VERA Updates – What You Need To Know About The Deferred Resignation Program & Early Out Offers
April 2, 2025
DRP 2.0 & VERA – Current Offers, Agencies, & Key Deadlines Several federal agencies have reopened their Deferred Resignation Program initiatives – now commonly referred to as DRP 2.0 – alongside Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) options, in some cases with incentives (VSIP). The programs offer eligible employees the chance to voluntarily resign or retire […]
2025 DOI VERA – Early Retirement Offer: What You Need to Know About The Incentive & Eligibility
March 19, 2025
DOI VERA – Information On Incentive & Eligibility The Department of the Interior (DOI) has officially announced a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA), giving eligible employees the chance to retire early, and, if qualified, receive a financial incentive. Not all positions qualify for this offer, and the deadline to submit is extremely short and strict: […]
2025 SSA VERA – Early Retirement Offer: What You Need to Know About The Incentive & Eligibility
March 1, 2025
SSA VERA – Information On Incentive & Eligibility If you’re a Social Security Administration (SSA) employee considering early retirement, now is the time to decide. The SSA has officially opened its Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) to all employees across the agency, offering a financial incentive based on GS level for those who choose to […]
2025 Deferred Resignation Offer: What You Need To Know About Voluntary Resignation With Deferred Date
January 28, 2025
The Deferred Resignation Offer – Information On Pay, Benefits & Eligibility If you’ve been considering retirement, or perhaps just want to leave federal service to pursue other paths, now might be the right time to make your move. The Deferred Resignation Offer is now available, giving the majority of federal employees the opportunity to step […]
2025 USPS VERA – Early Retirement Offer: What You Need to Know About The Incentive & Eligibility
January 14, 2025
USPS VERA – Information On Incentive & Eligibility If you’ve been thinking about early retirement, now might be the perfect time to act. The USPS Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is now available, offering eligible employees a financial incentive to accept an early out. But this opportunity won’t last long — participation is capped, and […]
FEHB & PSHB Healthcare Premiums Set to Rise Significantly in 2025
October 13, 2024
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program will both see notable increases, placing added pressure on the budgets of both active federal employees and retirees. Quick Breakdown of Cost Increase: For non-postal FEHB enrollees, the average premium increase will be 13.5%. Meanwhile, postal PSHB enrollees can expect an […]
Anticipated Pay Raise for Federal Workers in 2024
October 20, 2023
Federal employees are to receive an average pay raise of 5.2% in 2024. This figure includes an across-the-board raise of 4.7%, with an additional 0.5% on average for locality adjustments. If approved (it’s expected to pass), the new pay increase will become effective on January 1, 2024. This marks the largest annual increase in salaries […]
Potential Government Shutdown – How Federal Workers Can Prepare
September 28, 2023
Federal agencies are signaling an impending government shutdown. If realized, it would begin this Sunday, September 28th 2023, putting millions of federal employees and military personnel either on furlough or required to work without knowing when your next paycheck might arrive. The longer it lasts, the heavier the burden on federal workers, their families, and […]
