Great TSP Returns for 2021: Best Return is 28.68% for One Fund
The 2021 TSP returns are in and TSP investors have one more reason to celebrate. One fund was up 28.68%.
Ralph R. Smith
Using the Locality Pay System to Your Financial Advantage
Locality pay areas give some federal employees an option to greatly increase their disposable income. Here is the complete list of 2022 pay raises by locality.
2022 Locality Pay: Winners and Losers
Which locality pay areas received the highest—and lowest—pay raise in 2022? Here is the list.
President Issues Executive Order Outlining 2022 Pay Raise
President Biden has issued an Executive Order implementing an average federal employee pay raise of 2.7% effective January 1, 2022.
Pay Agent Adding to Locality Pay—Lays Groundwork for Higher Pay in 2023
The President’s Pay Agent has issued its annual report on locality pay and adds one county in Illinois into the locality pay system.
TSP Returns in 2021: One Fund Soaring Almost 26%
One TSP Fund has provided a return of 25.99% so far in 2021. This fund is up 2.29% so far in December. One core TSP Fund has a negative return in 2021.
Employee Seeking Relief from COVID Vaccination Mandate Loses in Court
An IRS employee went to court arguing against mandatory covid vaccination. The Court left open another opportunity for a future case.
Inflation Soars Again: Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Going Down
Inflation is soaring. The 2022 COLA will be 5.9%. Inflation is now at 7.6% over 12 months per the CPI-W and the 2022 federal pay raise is projected at 2.7%.
Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021. Christmas Eve is on December 24th and that is a holiday for most federal employees. Will there be an additional day off?
November TSP Returns Drop: One Fund Still Up About 28% in 2021
November TSP returns were down. Two TSP Funds were up for the month. One TSP Fund is still up almost 28% for the year.
