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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.

TSP Interfund Transfers Double as Stock Market Continues to Drop

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 22, 2025 11:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP investors increased interfund transfers to the G Fund last month as the stock market drop continues.

Possible Changes for Federal Employees in the 2025 Federal Budget

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 21, 2025 7:15 AM | Updated: Apr 28, 2025 1:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.

Your Tax Refund as a Financial Tactic

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 14, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A tax refund can provide a cushion against having to send more money to the IRS.

TSP Millionaires Decline in Early 2025: A Look at the Numbers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 10, 2025 11:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Stock market volatility in 2025 has had a negative impact on the number of millionaires in the TSP.

Panicking Over Your TSP? Time to Look at I Fund In Your TSP Portfolio?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 10, 2025 9:04 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Investment returns change as the markets change. Diversification decreases risk. Are TSP investors adequately invested in the I Fund? And what did the CPI do in March?

Are Tariffs “Tariff-fying” Your TSP?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciApr 3, 2025 3:43 PM | Updated: Apr 6, 2025 3:37 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Tariffs have rattled the stock market. Should federal employees be worried about their TSP accounts?

Monthly TSP Performance: Volatile Stock Market Drops in March

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 1, 2025 8:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP results were generally down in March as the U.S. prepares to impose tariffs and stokes fears of rising inflation.

How to Maximize FEDVIP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 13, 2025 1:25 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

This is an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program.

Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2025 8:30 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A possible government shutdown is looming. Here is how federal employees’ pay and benefits are handled during a partial shutdown.

TSP Returns Decline in February: One Fund Down 5.8%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 1, 2025 10:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP returns were down in February in a volatile month. One stock Fund was down 5.8%. Total TSP assets are closing in on the trillion dollar level.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 4, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8731 +0.04% +1.46%
F Fund $20.8728 -0.32% -0.04%
C Fund $115.6318 -0.40% +5.59%
S Fund $109.1196 -0.34% +8.68%
I Fund $61.3781 -0.28% +10.61%
L Income $30.1723 -0.09% +3.18%
L 2030 $60.9371 -0.20% +4.89%
L 2035 $18.6651 -0.24% +5.58%
L 2040 $71.8065 -0.27% +5.93%
L 2045 $19.9260 -0.29% +6.24%
L 2050 $44.2732 -0.31% +6.55%
L 2055 $23.0836 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2060 $23.0808 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2065 $23.0779 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2070 $13.6778 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2075 $11.9476 -0.35% +7.72%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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