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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.

Federal Employees Rate Their Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 20, 2024 8:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The 2023 Federal Benefits Survey results show how federal employees rate and use their benefits.

How Do TSP Loans Work?

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleSep 19, 2024 9:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How do TSP loans work for federal employees?

What Happens When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates?

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaSep 18, 2024 1:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, it can impact the TSP.

How to Invest Your TSP Like the Pros

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 17, 2024 8:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These strategies can help federal employees build their long-term retirement savings in the TSP.

TSP’s I Fund Now Tracking New Index

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 10, 2024 1:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The TSP’s I Fund now tracks a new benchmark index, a change that has been a long time coming.

TSP Returns Flying High With C Fund Up 19.5% in 2024: Is Risk in Stocks Going Up?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 1, 2024 4:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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August was a volatile month for stocks, but it ended well for TSP investors. How are they reacting to changes in the market?

Biden Issues Alternative Pay Plan Letter for 2025 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2024 4:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2025 federal pay raise.

Rolling Over Money Into the TSP

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleAug 29, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees who have retirement funds outside of the TSP may benefit from rolling those funds into the TSP.

TSP Investors Enjoying Spectacular 2024 TSP Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 27, 2024 11:37 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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2024 has been spectacular for TSP investors. Here are the results so far for all TSP funds, including the new L 2070 Fund launched in July.

Understanding Your FEHB Coverage as a Survivor Annuitant: Continuing Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleAug 21, 2024 8:46 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How do FEHB benefits work for the surviving members of a federal employee’s family in the event of his or her death?

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Daily TSP Performance

April 14, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8250 +0.01% +1.21%
F Fund $21.0563 +0.26% +0.84%
C Fund $111.8484 +1.18% +2.13%
S Fund $106.0976 +1.00% +5.67%
I Fund $61.3477 +1.06% +10.55%
L Income $29.9595 +0.33% +2.45%
L 2030 $60.1943 +0.64% +3.61%
L 2035 $18.4028 +0.76% +4.09%
L 2040 $70.7241 +0.82% +4.33%
L 2045 $19.6080 +0.88% +4.54%
L 2050 $43.5253 +0.93% +4.75%
L 2055 $22.6049 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2060 $22.6023 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2065 $22.5996 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2070 $13.3944 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2075 $11.7001 +1.11% +5.49%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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