People leave jobs all the time, for various reasons. Those who work in the federal government are no different. As with any job move, you must think about...
All Posts By
Harris Federal Law Firm
Can Unions Protect Their Members During Agency Reforms?
The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to submit a “near final” version of their reform plans by June 30. Included in this is a progress...
How To Know If You’re Eligible for Federal Disability Retirement
Federal disability retirement is different from other types of retirement under FERS in that it isn’t based on age and years of creditable service. Regular,...
Oversight and Policy of OPM
Policy and Oversight The Office of Personnel Management is responsible for all policies and oversight in the federal government. They oversee all policies...
Can Too Many Contributions to Your TSP Actually Hurt You?
This question may seem like a silly one. You may even be thinking “Isn’t the point to make as much contributions as possible so I can have the most money I...
What You Should Know About Furloughs and RIFs
With President Trump’s first budget proposal, deep cuts in specific agencies could happen. This means furloughs and RIFs may happen. So, what should you...
Federal Retirement Planning: From 5 Years out To Application
Planning for retirement should begin as early as possible. It’s never too early, this post will look at what to do when planning for retirement whether you're...
IRS Notifies Financial Aid Applicants About Identity Theft
The IRS is sending out 100,000 notification letters to student financial aid applicants who might be identity theft victims. IRS Commissioner, John Koskinen,...
TSP Withdrawals Could be Expanded with New Legislation
The TSP Modernization Act, introduced by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-RI), could allow for more flexible withdrawal options. One of the...
FERS Retirement: Special Provisions, Deductions, and Calculations
Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), there are four types of retirement; voluntary, early, deferred, and disability. Previous posts have...
It’s Never Too Early to Begin Planning for Retirement- One year out
Planning for retirement should begin as early as possible. It’s literally never too early, this post will look at what to do one year before retirement....
Whistleblower Retaliation a Real Problem at the VA
A highly-rated pain management specialist at a Southeastern Missouri VA, Dr. Klein, is supposed to work with veterans, but instead, he sits in his small...
Federal Employee Resources
Our ever growing library of federal employee resources give you the knowledge you need to make smart choices about your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers you need on-demand, from a team of federal employee benefits professionals.
View FAQ
Federal Benefit Webinars
Twice per month we host webinars to help federal employees better understand their benefits and answer their questions LIVE.
See Webinar Schedule
Benefit Guides
From guides to detailed charts, these educational resources will help clarify confusing federal employee benefits topics.
See our resources