Personal Finance For Federal Employees

Federal employee since 18, I blog about my experiences navigating the federal system and my personal finance journey.

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2024 Federal Employee Leave Calendar: Maximize Your Valuable Time

2024 Federal Employee Leave Calendar: Maximize Your Valuable Time

Download your 2024 federal employee leave calendar spreadsheet here. Provided as a Google Sheet that you can edit anywhere.
Making the cert list… How JobStars Federal Resume Service works

Making the cert list… How JobStars Federal Resume Service works

Have you thought about using a federal resume service before but wanted more information? Read my review of JobStars Federal Resume service.
5 Quick Statistics From the TSP Millionaire Report – Q2 2023

5 Quick Statistics From the TSP Millionaire Report – Q2 2023

Here are the 5 biggest takeaways from the TSP Millionaire Report from the first quarter of 2023.
How to Become a TSP Millionaire At Any Age

How to Become a TSP Millionaire At Any Age

Do you want to become a TSP Millionaire? This is how much you'd need to save each pay period to reach millionaire status.
Should you include your pension in your net worth calculation?

Should you include your pension in your net worth calculation?

Should you include your pension in your net worth calculations? Here's 4 reasons you might want to rethink your net worth calculations.
How to Claim FERS Survivor Benefits: Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Claim FERS Survivor Benefits: Step-by-Step Instructions

Are you the spouse of a federal employee and need to claim survivor benefits on your spouse's pension? In this post we walk through FERS benefits in retirement.

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Everything you wanted to know about part time federal employment but were too afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about part time federal employment but were too afraid to ask

Are you considering part time federal employment but are unsure of what it will do to your leave, pension, and other benefits? Read on to find out what changes.
Background Checks for Federal Employees- What You Need to Know

Background Checks for Federal Employees- What You Need to Know

I wrote this post to help potential federal employees navigate their background checks using the SF-85 and land their first federal job.

Sam

Sam i.e. "Gov Worker" started working for the government at age 18 and loved it so much that he never left. He started GovernmentWorkerFI in 2019 to help fellow federal employees understand their benefits, take control of their finances, and live their best lives.