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How a Government Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many federal agencies funded by annual budgets must suspend operations. This results ...Your Federal Benefits After DRP Separation
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when ...Is Financial Stress Affecting Your Well-Being?
We’ve all heard that money can’t buy happiness, but financial stress can certainly chip away at peace of mind. Research shows Americans ...Understanding Severance Pay
Severance pay can provide a critical financial cushion for qualified federal employees facing involuntary separation from their jobs. How Severance Pay is ...VERA, VSIP, and RIF
With the continued downsizing of the federal workforce, here’s a rundown of how VERA, VSIP, and RIFs function within federal agencies. Voluntary ...Decoding Your Service Computation Date
A Service Computation Date (SCD) plays a pivotal role in shaping a federal employee’s access to various benefits and programs. How it’s ...Impact of Early Retirement on Benefits and Annuities
When government agencies need to downsize or restructure, they may offer eligible employees early retirement through the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). ...Options For Individuals Seeking Tax Relief
Tax season is nearing which means people are readying their documents and preparing to file their returns by the deadline. However, there ...Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
When you contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts like your TSP, those contributions are typically made pre-tax, meaning they haven’t been taxed yet. ...The Rise in Retirement Account Withdrawals
Recent studies and reports reveal a significant rise in withdrawals and loans from retirement accounts like 401(k)s and Thrift Savings Plans (TSP), ...
