Are There Better Investment Options Besides the TSP?
Is the TSP the best investment vehicle for federal employees to use? These are some considerations.
Federal Employee Pay News
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
TSP Releases January 2024 Processing Schedule
The TSP has released some important notices for tax planning purposes.
Federal Budget, Government Shutdown: Is 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise at Risk?
Political wrangling over serious problems could lead to a government shutdown. The 2024 federal employee pay raise could emerge as an issue with spiraling debt limiting options.
How Many Federal Employees Are in a Locality Pay Area and How Will Agencies Pay $5 Billion Increase?
The number of locality pay areas has increased 63% since 2015. How many federal employees are in a locality pay area, and what is the total cost of locality pay?
Is FEGLI Good Insurance?
Is FEGLI the best life insurance option for federal employees? These are some considerations.
TSP 2024 Action Items to Take Now
These are some tips to help federal employees in planning to maximize their TSP contributions in 2024.
Happy New Year! 2023 TSP Performance Provides Great Returns
2023 TSP performance provided a high return for TSP investors. Two TSP stock funds had returns of more than 25%. One TSP Fund shot up 10% in December.
TSP Tax Traps and Withdrawal Woes
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These are some potential pitfalls related to the TSP when it comes to taxes and withdrawals that federal employees should know about.
2024 Locality Pay: Which Areas Had the Highest (or Lowest) Pay Raises?
Which 2024 locality pay areas received the highest pay raises? Which ones received the lowest? How did the new locality pay areas fare? Here are the answers.
2024 GS Pay Scale for Federal Employees
The 2024 GS pay scale is based on a 5.2% average federal pay raise. Here are the pay raises for all GS locality pay areas.
