TSP Transfers to G Fund Up 249% As Stock Values Decline
As 2022 TSP performance suffers amid a declining stock market, TSP transfers to the G Fund increased 249% in one month. The G Fund is now the largest TSP Fund.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
TSP Update: TSP Changes, Overcoming Obstacles and Status
The TSP is implementing major changes. Here are some of the changes, problems encountered, and status of the transition.
The Hatch Act: How to Damage or End a Federal Career
Hatch Act violations often occur during national election years. Here are the 3 latest examples of how to damage or end a federal career.
2023 Federal Pay Raise, Inflation, and Wishful Thinking
What are the prospects for a larger 2023 federal pay raise? Will the highest inflation in 40 years have an impact?
High Inflation and A Bear Market: Will “Double Whammy” Impact 4.6% Proposed Pay Raise?
Two of the TSP stock funds are now in bear market territory and inflation is raging. What does history show about a federal pay raise during high inflation?
Four TSP Board Nominees Confirmed: Nominee for Controversial FRTIB Chair Not Approved
Four nominees have been confirmed for the FRTIB, the TSP’s governing board. Confirmation moved quickly after Senator Marco Rubio removed a hold on the nominations.
Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA, and Why TSP Dropped Dramatically in One Day
The 2022 inflation rate is rising rapidly. Here is why the TSP funds have fallen sharply and what it all means for the 2023 COLA estimate.
Hold On FRTIB Nominees Released After Commitment Letter On Chinese Investments
A hold placed on nominees to the FRTIB has been released by Senator Marco Rubio after a commitment was made not to invest in certain Chinese companies.
May 2022 TSP Performance: TSP Stock Funds Retreat from Bear Market
TSP stock funds pulled back from entering a bear market with a stock rally late in the month. With one exception, TSP stock funds were down in May 2022.
OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring
OPM is proposing to expand the “ban the box” rule to create a “world-class federal workforce.” How does this approach compare to an earlier Democratic administration?
