FEDweek

What FEDweek does

FEDweek is a niche digital media and publishing company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, that serves U.S. federal civilian employees, federal retirees, USPS personnel, and military members. The company operates fedweek.com as a web-based digital publishing platform distributing an editorial content library of approximately 39,000+ articles organized across specialized topic sections including Retirement, Benefits, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Management, Legal, Military, and USPS. Content is delivered primarily through six free, advertising-supported email newsletters (Fedweek Weekly, Federal Manager's Daily Report, Retirement & Financial Planning Report, TSP Investment Report, FEDweek Postal Report, and Armed Forces News), supplemented by a reader Q&A forum, SEO-driven editorial articles, and an external guest author program.

The product portfolio combines free ad-supported editorial and newsletters with paid content and tools. Paid products include annual print and eBook handbooks such as the Federal Employees Handbook ($19.90), FERS Retirement & Thrift Savings Plan Handbook ($24.95), Federal Manager's Handbook ($17.95), and the Book of Answers for Federal Employees and Retirees ($14.95), with bundle pricing and bulk quantity discounts. The company also sells special reports and issue briefs on high-intent federal employee topics, and offers interactive rule-based calculators for FERS/CSRS annuity estimation, retirement eligibility countdowns, law enforcement/firefighter retirement, and projected retirement income. eBooks are distributed both direct and through Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble Nook.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer digital media publisher with two revenue streams: (1) advertising within newsletters and on the website, which the company explicitly states is its primary support model, and (2) one-time product sales of handbooks, guides, and special reports priced between $12.95 and $24.95 per item. The addressable market is anchored by approximately 7.3 million Thrift Savings Plan account holders and the broader U.S. federal workforce. The operation is unusually lean, with 1-10 employees supporting editorial, product, distribution, and customer service functions.

Name

FEDweek

Website

https://fedweek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FEDweek is a niche digital media publisher serving U.S. federal employees, retirees, USPS personnel, and military members with free ad-supported email newsletters, paid handbooks, online retirement calculators, and editorial content covering federal benefits, FERS/CSRS retirement, and Thrift Savings Plan investing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Employee Information and Publications

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletter Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government, Public Policy & Regulatory Reference (Public Administration, Regulatory Guidance) (EDAGAGAK), Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Federal employee benefits
• Retirement planning guides
• Government news publishing
• Thrift savings plan
• Federal career resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Handbooks and Guides): FEDweek sells print and digital handbooks, guides, and reference materials for federal employees covering topics such as FERS retirement, TSP investing, federal careers, and legal matters. Products are sold through their online store with quantity discounts available for bulk purchases.
2. Newsletter Subscriptions: Free newsletters covering various topics (Fedweek Weekly, Retirement & Financial Planning Report, Federal Manager's Daily Report, TSP Investment Report, Armed Forces News, FEDweek Postal Report) distributed via email to subscribers. Newsletters contain sponsored/advertisement content.
3. Advertising: FEDweek publications contain paid advertisements. The company explicitly states 'FEDweek is ad supported' with paid advertisements appearing in FEDweek publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FEDweek publishes specialized newsletters, handbooks, and online tools providing news, analysis, and reference content for U.S. federal employees, military personnel, and retirees. The company sells print and digital handbooks covering FERS/CSRS retirement, Thrift Savings Plan investing, federal careers, and legal matters, and distributes free email newsletters supported by advertising. It also operates online calculators, pay tables, special reports, and a reader forum on federal workforce topics.

Product overview

FEDweek is a content and information platform providing news, publications, and digital tools for federal employees, military personnel, and retirees. The portfolio consists of a suite of paid handbook publications (including the Federal Employees Handbook, FERS Retirement & TSP Handbook, Federal Manager's Handbook, and career guides) available in both print and eBook formats; six subscription newsletters covering specific topics (Weekly, Postal Report, Retirement & Financial Planning, Federal Manager's Daily Report, TSP Investment Report, and Armed Forces News); online calculators for retirement planning and eligibility estimation; and special reports on key federal workforce topics. The offering functions as a subscription-based information service rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2026 Federal Employees Handbook Annual print and digital handbook providing comprehensive guidance for federal employees on workplace policies, benefits, pay, leave, and regulations. Sold at $19.90 per copy with bulk quantity discounts.
• 2026 FERS Retirement & Thrift Savings Plan Handbook Comprehensive guide covering FERS retirement calculations, Thrift Savings Plan investment strategies, and federal retirement planning. Sold at $24.95 per copy in print, with eBook editions available.
• Federal Manager's Handbook, 7th Ed. Handbook providing guidance for federal managers and supervisors on leadership, HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance. Sold at $17.95 per copy.
• Complete Guide to Federal Career Transitions Guide for federal employees on career transitions, including moving between agencies and sectors. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• The Complete Guide to Interviewing for a Federal Job Guide covering federal job interview preparation, including USAJobs application processes. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume Guide on creating effective federal resumes compatible with USAJobs system requirements. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• The Book of Answers for Federal Employees and Retirees Reference book addressing common questions from federal employees and retirees on benefits, policies, and procedures. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• CSRS Retirement Planning Guide 2018 Guide covering retirement planning for employees under the Civil Service Retirement System. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• The Federal Employee's Legal Handbook Legal reference guide covering federal employee rights, workplace laws, and legal protections. Sold at $14.95 per copy.
• 2015 Retired Military Personnel Handbook Handbook covering benefits and resources for retired military personnel. Sold at $12.95 per copy.
• TSP Investors 6th Ed. eBook Electronic book on Thrift Savings Plan investment strategies and fund options, available through Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble Nook.
• FERS Retirement Guide 2020 eBook Digital edition of FERS retirement planning guide available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble.
• FEDweek Weekly Newsletter Free weekly newsletter covering news and developments relevant to federal employees and retirees, distributed via email.
• Federal Manager's Daily Report Daily newsletter tracking developments pertinent to federal managers and agency leadership.
• Retirement & Financial Planning Report Newsletter focused on retirement planning, financial strategies, and benefits for federal employees.
• TSP Investment Report Newsletter covering Thrift Savings Plan investments, fund performance, and TSP policies.
• FEDweek Postal Report Newsletter providing workforce, pay and benefits news specifically for USPS personnel and retirees.
• Armed Forces News Newsletter covering military and civilian defense workforce issues and developments.
• Special Reports on Federal Workforce Topics In-depth reports on topics including early retirement/buyouts/RIF, government shutdowns and furloughs, FEHB Open Season, phased retirement, TSP withdrawals, and divorce impact on federal benefits.
• Issue Briefs Concise summaries of proposed rules, GAO reports, and regulatory developments affecting federal employees.
• FERS & CSRS Annuity Calculator Online calculator allowing users to estimate their federal annuity under FERS or CSRS retirement formulas.
• FERS Retirement Countdown Clock Interactive tool showing time remaining until eligibility for FERS retirement.
• Federal Law Enforcement & Firefighter Retirement Calculator Calculator for law enforcement and firefighter personnel to estimate retirement annuity under special FERS/CSRS provisions.
• Retirement Income Calculator Tool to calculate projected monthly retirement income from federal pension and TSP savings.
• 2026 GS Federal Pay Tables Annual pay tables showing General Schedule salary scales and locality pay rates for 2026.
• 2026 Federal Law Enforcement Pay Tables Pay tables specific to federal law enforcement personnel compensation for 2026.
• Reader Forum Q&A forum where federal employees can ask and answer questions about federal employment topics such as TSP, retirement eligibility, and annuities.
• Author/Guest Submissions Program Platform accepting content submissions from subject matter experts for publication in FEDweek newsletters and website.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Government Executive: Long-running magazine and digital publication focused on federal management and policy, owned by GovExec. Direct competitor for federal managers and supervisors — the same audience FEDweek reaches with its Federal Manager's Daily Report and handbook business.
• GovLoop: Online community and content platform for government employees offering training, blogs, and discussion forums. Competes with FEDweek's Reader Forum and content library for the federal workforce's mindshare, with a stronger community/training focus.
• My Federal Retirement: Specialist site focused on federal retirement planning, FERS/CSRS, and TSP strategy. Direct peer with FEDweek on the retiree segment, narrower in scope but competing for the same high-value retirement-content keywords.
• FedSmith: Online publication covering federal employee pay, retirement, benefits, and HR topics. Closely comparable niche publisher offering news articles and reader discussion on FERS, CSRS, FEHB, and TSP — directly overlaps FEDweek's retirement and benefits coverage.
• Federal News Network: Trade media outlet providing daily news, analysis, and newsletters covering federal workforce, defense, and management topics. The most direct competitor to FEDweek's Federal Manager's Daily Report and FEDweek Weekly, serving the same federal-employee audience.
• Federal Times: Trade publication covering federal business, technology, pay, and benefits news. Owned by Sightline Media, it competes with FEDweek for federal employees interested in pay tables, benefits, and management news.

Broad incumbents

• Military.com: Large-scale digital media brand serving active-duty, reserve, and retired military personnel with news, benefits information, and tools. Overlaps FEDweek's Armed Forces News and military retiree handbooks with much broader financial-services backing.
• SHRM: Society for Human Resource Management, the dominant HR professional association and publisher covering workforce policy, benefits, and compliance. While not a federal-employee specialist, it publishes overlapping content on benefits, leave, and retirement that competes with FEDweek on the management segment.

Others

• TSP.gov / MyTSP: Official U.S. government Thrift Savings Plan portal providing fund data, forms, and authoritative guidance. Not a competitor for ad revenue, but the primary free source whose existence defines FEDweek's value proposition as a translator/explainer of TSP rules.
• OPM.gov: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — the federal government's authoritative source on benefits, retirement, and workforce policy. Officially distributes the information that FEDweek packages and interprets, framing the entire market dynamic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fedweek

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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