TSP Returns in 2024: C Fund Roaring in First Six Months to Lead All Funds
Large tech companies have been surging in 2024. This surge has benefited the C Fund, the TSP’s most popular fund.
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.
Parent PLUS Loans: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Under the right circumstances, Parent PLUS loans are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Pay Parity and the 2025 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity may be a good argument for the 2025 federal pay raise this year.
All TSP Funds Up in 2024—Largest Fund Up 15%—New L Fund Launching in July
All TSP Funds are up in 2024 with the largest Fund up 15%. A new TSP Fund is scheduled to be launched in July.
2025 Federal Pay Raise is One Step Closer to Reality
The 2025 federal pay raise took a small but important step forward recently.
More Telework, Rapidly Expanding Locality Pay, and Lax Agency Oversight
Telework has expanded in federal government, and the size and number of locality pay areas have increased. One Senator has uncovered problems stemming from lax oversight.
Avoid These Common TSP Misconceptions and Mistakes
These are 11 common misconceptions federal employees often have about the TSP.
How to Get High Federal Locality Pay and Live in a Less Expensive Area
Are some federal employees receiving locality while living and working outside of that pay area? A report and questions from a Senator highlight the issue.
How Good is the TSP’s G Fund? Are You Using it Wisely?
The G Fund is a unique fund within the TSP which is an overall excellent benefit for federal employees. How does this fund fit into your TSP investments?
May TSP Returns: Significant Gains With One Fund Up 11.2% in 2024
One TSP Fund—the most widely held Fund—is up 11.2% (so far) in 2024. Only one TSP Fund is down.
