C Fund Growth Continues: 26.82% So Far in 2021
TSP plan assets topped $800 billion for the first time in October. The C Fund leads all TSP stock funds in providing higher returns so far this year.
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Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees
How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?
Your 2022 Federal Pay Raise, COLA, and Why 2021 Inflation Is Important
The 2021 inflation rate so far is now 6.2%. With a projected 2022 federal pay raise of 2.7%, and a COLA of 5.9%, purchasing power is declining fast.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees: Will Courts Approve New Presidential Power? Will Employees Stay or Quit?
What are the limits on presidential power for federal employees? Does the vaccine mandate exceed any limits on presidential power?
Vaccine Mandate: Federal Employee Group Seeking Relief in Court
The vaccine mandate for federal employees is being challenged in court. Here is one group of federal employees formed to contest the policy decision.
Cheers! New Record for One TSP Fund: Up 42.8% in 12 Months
The TSP core funds recovered in October and the C Fund hit a new high. How did the L Funds compare and what do the titles stand for in these funds?
Administration Pushes Back on Mandatory Vaccinations: No Halt to Firing Employees Seeking Exemptions
The administration would not agree that federal employee plaintiffs seeking exemption from mandatory vaccinations, will not be disciplined or separated while their appeals are pending.
TSP Bouncing Back From Recent Losses: One Fund Up 6.27%
TSP core funds are bouncing back. One fund is up more than 6% so far this month. Are there reasons for concern about inflation and its impact on stock prices?
$795 Billion in TSP: Politicians Scrambling for the Cash
The TSP has about $795 billion in assets. Politicians are using a variety of ways to be able to change the TSP to use the money in pursuit of political objectives.
Freedom from Union Dues? Union Explains How to Restrict Dues Cancellations
A federal employee wanting to cancel a union dues withholding may find it difficult, despite an FLRA policy to make it easier. Here is how unions will make the process more difficult.
