Legislation Would Expand Salaries for Newer Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to cut the mandatory amount some federal employees contribute to their retirement programs by 3.6%.
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.
What Happens to Your Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible for Retirement?
What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire? Here is a summary.
Legislation Would Make Retired Federal Employee Pensions Public Information
Legislation introduced in the House would make retired federal employees’ pensions public information.
Will Working Longer Increase My Social Security Benefits?
Will working longer increase Social Security benefits? Here are some key points for federal retirees.
Changes Coming to the TSP
Two significant changes are being considered for the Thrift Savings Plan. Here is a summary.
Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service
What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.
Money, Manpower, Morale, and Motivation
Is pay for performance a viable option for the federal workforce? There are efforts to replace the General Schedule, but the author is skeptical it can work.
Stay or Leave: Pros and Cons of Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
Should you stay in your federal job or leave for the private sector? The author looks at benefits and considerations of both areas of employment.
Federal Employee Investing: Best TSP Fund in 2017
Which TSP fund has had the highest return for the first six months of 2017? The S fund is on top of all other funds for June.
July 4th and Federal Employees
July 4th is when we celebrate Independence Day. Here is how we arrived at celebrating July 4th as a national holiday and how federal employees are paid.
