Smile TSP Investors! TSP Returns Rocket Up in April
TSP performance saw a surge in April 2026, with stock funds posting rare double-digit gains amid market relief and strong earnings, but risks still loom.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
How Does the TSP Grow? Multi-Billion Dollar Yearly Rollovers Are Significant
The TSP draws billions in annual rollovers, with most using a rollover concierge service as federal employees consolidate 401(k) and IRA assets.
Your 2027 Federal Pay Raise: What is the Likely Outcome?
Trump’s 2027 budget omits a 2027 federal pay raise. FedSmith shows economics outweigh politics over 56 years, suggesting a small pay raise is likely, not a freeze.
OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal
Comments submitted on OPM’s proposed rule to collect federal employee health data indicate concerns about privacy risks or potential misuse.
House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan
House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.
184,532 TSP Millionaires Prove the Power of Consistent Saving
Despite a Q1 dip, nearly 185K TSP millionaires prove the TSP is still a powerful long-term savings program for federal employees.
Why Are So Few Federal Employees Using the TSP Mutual Fund Window?
Years after launching, the TSP mutual fund window has attracted fewer than 10,000 participants. Here’s why most federal employees are sticking with core funds.
OPM Wants Your Health Data: A New Push to Control FEHB Costs
OPM has proposed collecting detailed health claims data from FEHB and PSHB insurers, aiming for cost control but raising privacy and care oversight concerns.
7% for the Military, 0% for Civilians? The 2027 Pay Raise Proposal Federal Employees Won’t Like
The Trump administration has proposed a 7% military raise but no 2027 federal employee pay raise. What is this likely to ultimately mean for federal employees?
TSP Returns Slide in Early 2026 as Global Turmoil Reshapes Markets
TSP returns plunged in March 2026, erasing early gains. Most funds ended negative, with only the G Fund staying positive amid market volatility.
