The voluntary buyouts, which account for roughly 6.7% of the civilian federal workforce, have dramatically reshaped major federal agencies, including NASA and the IRS.

A new government estimate, along with a study by the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, provides a long-awaited window ...

In many cases, people delay giving financial gifts to their children or loved ones until after they die — through their wills or trusts. But what if waiting doesn’t make sense? It’s all about giving ...