Update on TSP Website Problems; All TSP Funds Have Negative Return With One Down 30%+
One TSP Fund is now down more than 30% in 2022. Here is an update on 2022 TSP fund performance and how TSP website problems have been rectified.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Two New Additions Proposed for Locality Pay Areas
OPM is proposing to add Carroll County, IL and Brooks County, TX into locality pay areas.
WEP, GPO, and Bill to Eliminate Them Has Advanced for First Time
Federal retiree income may be impacted by the WEP and the GPO. Legislation has advanced in the House to eliminate these provisions.
Inflation Up 8.3% Despite Decline in Gas Prices
The 2nd month of inflation data used to calculate the COLA payment that will begin in January is now available. Here are the latest figures and COLA projections.
A Perfect Retirement Storm? Comparing Pay Raise, Inflation, COLAs During Periods of High Inflation
Is 2022 a good year to retire? How do the annual pay raise, inflation, and COLAs compare during similar economic circumstances under Presidents Carter and Biden?
How to Find Federal Employees’ Salaries by Name
Here is how to find federal employees’ salaries by name and other criteria online.
Seeking Accountability: Fallout from TSP Website Problems
TSP website problems have led to an upcoming GAO investigation and a bill to create an Inspector General at the agency.
TSP Performance Continues to Suffer: One Core Fund Down 22% This Year
August TSP fund performance reflects the abysmal performance of the stock market in 2022. Other than the G Fund, all TSP Funds went down in August.
Biden Issues Alternative Pay Letter for 2023 Federal Pay Raise: Average 4.6% Raise
President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan of a 4.6% average increase for the 2023 federal pay raise.
Fraud Conviction: Leaving TSP to Invest in Variable Annuity With $1.7 Million in Commissions
A scam targeting TSP investors nearing retirement by convincing them to sell their TSP funds and purchase high-cost variable annuities has come to an end.
