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The TSP’s F Fund was supposed to offer a little more return in exchange for a little more risk

10 September 2026 at 14:08
"I think most people would be very surprised if we went into a long term where interest rates were declining," said Arthur Stein.

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Thrift savings plan TSP written on a piggy bank.

Federal wildland firefighters to continue earning overtime pay

The National Federation of Federal Employees is calling for the passage of legislation to permanently scrap the overtime limits.

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File - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, firefighters keep watch the Holy Fire burning in the Cleveland National Forest in Lake Elsinore, Calif. Researchers have expanded a health-monitoring study of wildland firefighters after a previous study found season-long health declines and deteriorating reaction times. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

400 federal positions will now earn salaries of $400,000

OPM’s final rule this week aligns with President Donald Trump’s orders earlier this year to use the pay authority for up to 400 national security roles.

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FILE - In this June 15, 2018, file photo, cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass. Using a financial adviser for your investment needs is 100% on brand, but what about all the other parts of your retirement life? A third of people ages 64 and up have a financial adviser, but only 2% asked their adviser to help with their Medicare choices, according to a July 2022 report. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Trump officially plans for civilian federal pay freeze in 2027

The alternative pay plan that the White House issued this week carves out exceptions to give larger raises to federal law enforcement and military personnel.

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Federal wildland firefighters can now earn higher pay rates

OPM says the final rule creates β€œpay parity,” since both types of work involve similar health and safety risks from fire and smoke.

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A wildland firefighter works to contain the flames at the Buffalo Fire site Wednesday, June 13, 2018, near Silverthorne, Colo. As of 10:45 am Wednesday, the 91 acre fire is 0 percent contained but no homes were damaged. (Hugh Carey/Summit Daily News via AP)

September could bring answers on several issues federal employees have been tracking for months

"I don't think a lot of people want a shut down heading into an election, but it's been a rather chaotic environment in Congress," said John Hatton.

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The Capitol is seen in Washington, Tuesday evening, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The court said to pay up. So where’s Secret Service’s overtime?

"Now our challenge is to communicate this settlement...over 5,000 current and former Secret Service agents are entitled to share in," Nicholas Wieczorek said.

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U.S. Secret Service officer, wearing a vest with various equipment attached, stands in front of White House. Washington DC. USA

Some of the biggest retirement mistakes happen when you don’t understand the consequences

"We now have the online retirement application. It's not as easy to review ahead of time, but the paper applications are still at OPM.gov," said Tammy Flanagan.

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Businessman holding black alarm clock with clockwise countdown from work to retirement.
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