All TSP Funds Still Down in 2022: One Fund Down 19.40%
TSP stock funds are still down for the year with very slight gains for three funds in August.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Fauci Leaving Federal Service With Big Pension But Not Retiring?
Dr. Anthony Fauci appears to be leaving federal service but does not intend to retire despite having a very large federal pension.
Federal Salary Council Adopts “Pro-labor Recommendations” to Raise Pay for Upwards of 30,000 Federal Employees
The Federal Salary Council is recommending changes to raise pay for “tens of thousands” of federal employees.
TSP Investments in China: No TSP for the CCP?
Chinese investments through the TSP mutual fund window are creating political controversy and national security concerns.
2023 COLA Update: CPI-W Up 9.1% in One Year
The latest 2022 inflation update and the first month used in the 2023 COLA calculation are now official. Here are the results.
Number of TSP Millionaires Going Down: 36% Drop From Highest Point
The number of TSP millionaires continues to drop in the midst of the highest inflation rates in 40 years. Here is the latest number as of the end of June 2022.
Average Federal Salary by Year, Gender, and Race: 2017 – 2021
How much has the average federal salary increased in recent years? Which race or gender had the highest average salary in 2021?
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
July is Best Month for TSP Performance Since Trump Administration: One Fund Up 10.32%
TSP performance in July was a bright spot in a dismal year for TSP fund returns. One TSP Fund was up 10.32% for the month but is still down for the year.
Injunction Issued Against Air Force in Mandatory Vaccination Case
A District Court judge has issued a restraining order against the Air force from taking action against a class of people refusing to take the COVID vaccination.
