OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.
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.
Federal Employee Annual Raises and Inflation
An earlier article compared the average federal pay raise for a number of years to the rate of inflation. Some readers wanted more data. Here it is.
Planning on Student Loan Forgiveness? Be Careful
A recent GAO report found that the Education Department’s student loan forgiveness program isn’t working out so well for borrowers.
How is the Annual COLA Different from an Annual Pay Raise?
Feedback we get indicates there is confusion about differences between the annual COLA and pay raise (understandably so). The author explains the differences.
Involve Congress in Your TSP Investments?
FedSmith readers have strong opinions about legislative proposals from politicians who want to make changes to the TSP.
Why The F Fund Has Been The Worst-Performing TSP Fund Lately
The F Fund has suffered from a lackluster performance in recent years. The author explains why this is the case and what its prospects are going forward.
What’s the Latest on the 2019 Pay Raise?
It’s looking increasingly likely that federal employees will get a pay raise next year following reports of a tentative agreement reached in Congress.
TSP Stock Prices Surge in 3rd Quarter
TSP investors are enjoying a good year for stock market returns. Here are the TSP funds that have the highest returns for the month and the year.
How Are Federal Employees Investing in the TSP?
Recent data from the TSP show how federal employees are investing their retirement savings.
FEHB Premiums to Rise by 1.5% in 2019
How much will your FEHB insurance premiums increase in 2019? OPM has provided the data in advance of the upcoming open season.
