2023 Federal Pay Raise Takes Another Small Step Forward
A key spending bill makes another case for a 4.6% 2023 federal pay raise.
Federal Employee Pay News
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Topics include TSP, FEHB, or 2023 federal pay raise, 2023 GS locality pay, 2023 GS pay scale, OPM and GS pay news.
Some Federal Employees Could Get Inflation Bonus in 2023
A draft bill in Congress is proposing paying some federal employees a 2023 inflation bonus to help offset rapidly rising inflation.
Most FedSmith Readers Reported Fewer Problems Using New TSP Website
Despite a tumultuous launch, responses from FedSmith readers to our latest survey indicate they are having fewer problems using the new TSP website.
The Quickest Way to Kill Your TSP
The stock market is down, and many federal employees have seen their TSP savings go down with it. Should they put the money to use elsewhere?
Frustrated? Eleanor Holmes Norton Seeks GAO Investigation of FRTIB and New Inspector General
Problems stemming from the new TSP website are not over. Eleanor Holmes Norton wants a GAO investigation and appointment of an inspector general for the FRTIB.
Don’t Fall Into the G Fund Trap
Have you sold or thought of selling your TSP stock funds as you watch your account values drop? Doing so could prove more costly than not selling.
TSP Transfers to G Fund Up 249% As Stock Values Decline
As 2022 TSP performance suffers amid a declining stock market, TSP transfers to the G Fund increased 249% in one month. The G Fund is now the largest TSP Fund.
Congresswoman Hints at Possibility of Hearing Over TSP Problems
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) is still trying to get to the bottom of the recent problems stemming from the rollout of the new TSP website.
Top Considerations for Life and Long-Term Care Insurance (FEGLI and FLTCIP)
What are the differences between life insurance and long term care insurance? Federal employees have two benefits available to meet both of these needs.
Guide to Inheriting a Spousal TSP
What options are available for a TSP account that belongs to a federal employee or retiree who passes away? Here is an overview of the available options.
