2023 Federal Employee Pay: Changes in Two 2023 GS Locality Pay Areas
There will be changes to a couple of 2023 GS locality pay areas.
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TSP Performance Jumps for 2nd Straight Month
TSP performance for the stock funds in November was up significantly. Here are the November 2022 monthly TSP returns and how these funds are performing so far this year.
Climate Change, Politics and Your TSP
A new rule from the Department of Labor requires considering climate change when investing retirement assets. Will this impact TSP investments?
FLTCIP Problem: OPM Suspending Long-Term Care Insurance Applications
The FLTCIP is in trouble. OPM is suspending new applications as of 12/19/22. Here is a summary and analysis.
2022 TSP Performance Lagging Overall, But Returns Improve in November
2022 TSP performance has suffered overall, but TSP fund returns have been positive so far in November.
Christmas 2022: Will Federal Employees Have an Extra Holiday?
Will President Biden give federal employees an extra holiday for Christmas 2022? That is unlikely.
2022 Inflation Continues Going Up; FERS Retirees Still Get 1% Less Than CSRS on 2023 COLA
Inflation is still with us in 2022. The latest inflation figures are no longer at a 40-year high, but consumers are still feeling pinched.
65,494 TSP Millionaires in September—42% Drop Since 2021
The lackluster stock market in 2022 has taken a toll on the number of TSP millionaires.
Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA
Federal employees planning to retire at the end of 2022 to take advantage of the large 2023 COLA are likely to be disappointed.
October TSP Performance Up; Two Core Funds Up 8%+
The TSP performance in October 2022 was up significantly with returns for some TSP funds above 8%.
