
It’s Official: 2026 Federal Pay Raise 1.0%, No Changes to Locality Pay
Details on the federal employee pay increase, the executive order recently signed, and the 2026 federal pay charts.

Details on the federal employee pay increase, the executive order recently signed, and the 2026 federal pay charts.

Reviewing OPM telework policies, including current exceptions to return to office mandate, entering 2026

Don’t be daunted by the Federal Employee Retirement System. Your FERS retirement benefit, along with the TSP and Social Security, offer multiple pathways to higher income for your federal retirement plan. The fiduciary fed-expert planners at PlanWell are here to help you access financial freedom.

OPM backlog of pending retirement claims sees another massive spike in November 2025. Over 40,000 still pending.

Estimate your FERS deferred retirement annuity. Understand special provisions, age & service rules. FAQ for Special Provisions federal employees planning retirement – including what happens if you take a regular FERS job after mandatory retirement

The TSP G fund rate is still relatively high, sitting at 4.125% for the current TSP loan rate, slightly lower than the previous month.