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VA DIC Benefit: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Survivor Rates
VA DIC Benefit: Learn about VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation survivor rates. A VA benefit for a surviving spouse, child, or parent. See if you’re eligible.

Implications of Return to Office for Federal Employees in 2025
Navigating the Federal Return-to-Office Landscape in Mid-2025 As we move through 2025, the federal workforce continues to adapt to evolving return-to-office (RTO) policies. Following guidance

TSP Talk: C Fund Return: Thrift Savings Plan Investment Outlook
TSP Talk: C Fund Return: Thrift Savings Plan Investment Outlook for Federal Employees. Review the C fund’s past performance history and future price outlook based on its underlying S&P 500 stock index. Make informed investment and retirement decisions.

Simplify Your FERS Pension Calculation
Simplify Your FERS Pension Calculation For many federal employees—particularly those nearing retirement age—understanding the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension can feel like unraveling a

2026 Pay Raise: White House Budget Likely to Recommend Federal Pay Freeze
2026 GS Pay Table with Locality Pay likely to be unchanged. Federal pay scale freeze for general schedule federal employees likely, reports White House and OPM.

Comprehensive Federal Benefits Guide for Military & Civil Service Families (2025 Revision)
Comprehensive Federal Benefits Guide for Military & Civil Service Families (2025 Revision) For over three decades, we at PlanWell have had the honor of guiding