How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay
How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect?
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.
2025 FEHB Premium Increases for Blue Cross Blue Shield Nationwide Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield is among the more popular FEHB plans. How much have 2025 premiums increased over last year?
Rule Would Change Pay Criteria for 17k Federal Employees
A proposed rule will increase the pay of a significant number of Federal Wage System federal employees.
Why Aren’t More Federal Employees Using the Roth TSP?
These are some possible reasons why more federal employees are not using the Roth TSP.
Average FEHB Premiums Are Up; Historic Annual Increases from 2016-2025
FEHB premiums go up every year. Additions may be creating a Cadillac health plan rather than a balance of services and expense.
Spectacular TSP Returns: One Fund Up More than 36% Over 12-Months
TSP returns during the bull market have been excellent. TSP investors have gradually shifted to the C Fund from the G Fund as the market has gone up.
TSP Hardship Withdrawals: A Lifeline or a Trap?
How do TSP hardship withdrawals work, and what are the pros and cons of this feature of the TSP?
2025 PSHB Premiums Announced
The premiums for the inaugural 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program are now available.
2025 FEHB Premiums to Increase By 13.5%
The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2025 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums.
Unusual TSP Returns This September and Surge in Purchasing TSP Annuities: What is Going On?
There has been a surge in TSP investors purchasing annuities. Here is a brief explanation. September is historically a negative month for stocks, but so far 2024 has been an exception.
