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The Cyber application and supporting documents It’s a new day for the civil servant. For decades, the path to a federal sunset was paved with a mountain of paperwork and the scratching of a blue-ink pen. But as of July 15, 2025, that old paper trail has gone the way of the pony express. The […]
WILL the SF-3107 keep you up at night? Read More »
The air in the breakroom felt thin. Alex had just poured his coffee when Jack cornered him, lowering his voice to a near whisper. “Alex,” Jack began, cutting to the chase, “who’s on the list to be RIF’d?” Alex, who had known Jack for nearly two decades, set his mug down. He considered Jack a
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Understanding the S Fund’s Nosedive — and Its Rebound TSP 101: Quick Refresher The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the federal government’s version of a 401(k). It offers five core investment funds: The S Fund represents the “rest of the U.S. stock market” beyond the largest 500 companies. It carries more growth potential—but also more
Then (1999): Now, 2025: I want you to know you are not alone in your feelings. It’s okay to talk about these concerns, to reach out to colleagues, and to acknowledge the stress this uncertainty brings. Your dedication, experience, and heart are still deeply valued, even in times of change. While we can’t control every
Then vs. Now — How Federal Work Has Changed Read More »
Democracy: messy Let’s be realistic—democracy is messy. Like, “spilled-coffee-on-your-shirt-while-running-late” messy. But compared to a “clean” government where one person or party decides everything? Our chaos is kind of a relief. Messy = debate. Debate = better laws. One party calling all the shots? That’s tyranny, and nobody wants that. Imagine a government run entirely by
Democracy is messy, but it has been our mess for 250 years Read More »
The Common Question “What? Nursing care is expensive, especially for long-term illness. I have retirement savings, assets, and a wife with dementia. I have no long-term care insurance; it was too expensive years ago. What are you talking about—Medicaid? I’m not rich, but I’m not poor.” That reaction is common. When care is needed, many
MEDICAID NURSING CARE Read More »
It’s not possible to discuss a federal shutdown without brushing up against politics — but here, I’ll try to stick to the facts and avoid that rabbit hole. Fact #1: The Budget Stalemate The simple truth is that Congress cannot agree on the budget — a vote that should have happened long ago. Whether the
FEDERAL SHUTDOWN AND THE FALLOUT TO THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE Read More »
Question: “Do my girlfriend and I have to be legally married in order for me to leave a Federal (FERS) Survivor Benefit?” In family law, common-law marriage is a legal marriage and an informal marriage. This means that the married couple never had a formal wedding ceremony and never got a marriage license or marriage certificate. But in
Common Law Marriage and Survival Benefits Read More »
What do these words have in common? They could mean you’re out of a job, today, tomorrow or next week. Although much has been written about all three, it is important to be reminded that the once secure federal job is now on par with a civilian corporation, wherein you could be out on the
Shutdown, DOGE and RIF Read More »
The TSP ROTH conversion process and OTHER OPTIONS A TSP ROTH conversion, offers income as tax free? “Oh, that sounds good!”, well, it sounds good, but the reality of the ROTH conversion come with issues and its own challenges. ROTH conversion and Tax Free are ironic fables. When you were given an allowance by your
ROTH CONVERSION IS NOT TAX FREE Read More »