Stock Market Soars: TSP Performance Surges in Q2 2025
TSP performance fluctuated in the second quarter of 2025 as stocks hit a new high in 55 days after a 15% drop, a first in 75 years.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Byrd Rule Roadblocks: Provisions Impacting Federal Employees at Risk in “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Proposals to cut federal employee pay, benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” appear to be in jeopardy.
What is the Best TSP Investment Allocation for Federal Employees?
Understanding the TSP funds and available investment strategies can help federal employees develop an investment allocation that meets their needs.
Maximizing FEGLI as a Federal Employee
How does FEGLI work for federal employees?
Pay Parity May Be a Good Argument for the 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity is likely to be an argument for a higher federal pay raise in 2026 as the annual pay raise process unfolds.
Strong Stock Market Drives May 2025 TSP Performance Surge
TSP performance in May for all funds was positive except for one due to bond fund returns. The C Fund had its highest monthly return in almost 2 years.
4 Reasons to Avoid Traditional TSP
These are some reasons why federal employees may want to consider avoiding the traditional TSP.
The Benefit Federal Employees Can’t Afford to Lose
The FEHB is a valuable benefit for federal employees, but they must meet certain eligibility requirements to have it in retirement.
Wild Ride in the Stock Market: Dramatic Swing in TSP Returns During April
TSP returns plunged early in April and then turned back up. Here are the TSP returns for April, 12-months and year-to-date. How will federal employees react?
Benefits Cuts on the Table in House Budget Legislation
Cuts to federal employees’ benefits are on the table in an upcoming legislative markup session.
