The new RIF appeal rules finalized by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will change how certain federal employees challenge workforce actions …
Federal Employees
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News
New FEVS Process Takes Shape as OPM Releases 2026 Survey Requirements
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageFederal agencies now have a clearer picture of what will be expected when they conduct the 2026 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). …
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Resources
Three Retirement Decisions Federal Employees Should Review After a Reduction in Force
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageA Reduction in Force (RIF) often forces federal employees to make important decisions in a short amount of time. While it’s natural …
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TSP
TSP Performance Mixed in June as Small Caps Outpace Large Stocks
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageJune delivered mixed results for Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors, highlighting the difference between large-company and small-company stocks. The S Fund turned …
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For many federal employees, one of the biggest advantages of retiring under FERS isn’t the pension. It’s being able to keep your …
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Retirement
How Your FERS Annuity Is Calculated: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageYour FERS pension is one of the most valuable benefits of a federal career, a guaranteed, inflation-adjusted income stream that will pay …
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For federal employees planning their exit from government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It determines …
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Benefits
Tips for Federal Employees Considering Private Life Insurance
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageAs FEGLI premiums increase, particularly as retirement approaches, many federal employees start looking at alternatives. Whether that means transitioning to a private …
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As uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continues to play out, OPM received a staggering 31,240 federal retirement claims in February. This is …
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No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens. The shock of …