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Each year, the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services conducts a General Enrollment Period (GEP) from January 1 through March 31. This column discusses how federal…

An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) provides a tax-beneficial way for a federal employee to set aside money for retirement. An IRA may be either an “individual…

Over the years, the end of December has been a popular time to retire among federal employees, and the end of December 2025 was no exception…

    The new year is a fantastic time to review your financial strength, look over your budget and make big plans for 2026. Looking to…

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the U.S. Federal Reserve in…

In response to the across-the-board 2026 pay raise of one percent, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is recommending a 2027 federal pay…

Key Insight: One of the most consequential developments will be President Donald Trump’s choice to replace Fed Gov. Stephen Miran, because whomever Trump selects is likely…

December 29, 2025 Chris Kowalik   Your “do-over” list to regain control in 2026 UNCERTAINTY: Uncover the financial decisions you’ve been avoiding LACK OF CONTROL: Regain…

President Trump issued an executive order today giving most federal employees two additional paid holidays  n 2025, specifically Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. The…

Many federal retirees have reported errors on their December 2025 annuity statements, according to a statement last week from the National Active and Retired Federal Employees…