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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.

Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018

By Tom WalkerJul 31, 2017 2:30 PM | Updated: Aug 6, 2017 5:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.

TSP Modernization Act Advances in Senate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 27, 2017 9:13 AM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation that would allow TSP participants to make multiple withdrawals from their accounts is moving forward in the Senate.

Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 26, 2017 3:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?

Congressman Doesn’t Want Federal Employees to Stay at Trump Hotels

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2017 10:45 AM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced amendments that would prevent federal employees from staying at Trump properties when on official travel.

RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2017 2:36 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The House Republican Study Committee recently released its 2018 budget proposal which contains cuts or changes to programs impacting federal employees.

Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2017 6:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.

Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 22, 2017 2:02 PM | Updated: Jul 28, 2017 6:26 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.

What Impact Will the Proposed Cuts to Our Benefits Have on Me?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2017 3:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

I am concerned about proposed cuts to my benefits. What will this mean for my salary and what can I do in the meantime?

TSP Modernization Act Reported Out of House Committee

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2017 11:32 AM | Updated: Jul 27, 2017 8:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A bill that would allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from their TSP accounts has taken another step forward in the House.

House Budget Committee Targets Federal Employee Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 19, 2017 10:42 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2017 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House Budget Committee’s 2018 budget proposal suggests reforming civil service pensions to “put them on a better fiscal path.”

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Daily TSP Performance

May 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8657 +0.01% +1.42%
F Fund $20.9401 +0.12% +0.28%
C Fund $116.0963 +0.29% +6.01%
S Fund $109.4965 +0.40% +9.05%
I Fund $61.5532 -0.18% +10.92%
L Income $30.1996 +0.05% +3.27%
L 2030 $61.0590 +0.09% +5.10%
L 2035 $18.7105 +0.11% +5.83%
L 2040 $71.9984 +0.11% +6.21%
L 2045 $19.9834 +0.12% +6.54%
L 2050 $44.4091 +0.13% +6.88%
L 2055 $23.1647 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2060 $23.1620 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2065 $23.1591 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2070 $13.7260 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2075 $11.9897 +0.14% +8.10%
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