Federal employees are facing important retirement planning changes in 2026 as new Roth-related rules and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options take effect. While Roth strategies remain available, experts say timing and tax planning will become more critical than ever. Roth Conversions Are Still Available One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the 2026 changes is that…
The Trump administration has formally created a new federal employment category known as Schedule Policy/Career, resulting in the reclassification of approximately 8,000 federal positions. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, finalizing the move and removing traditional civil service protections from thousands of employees considered to be involved in shaping or…
The Trump administration is considering a sweeping new policy that could require federal employees across government agencies to sign strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is designed to reduce leaks of confidential government information to the media and outside groups. What the Proposal Includes Under the…