Monthly TSP Performance: Volatile Stock Market Drops in March
TSP results were generally down in March as the U.S. prepares to impose tariffs and stokes fears of rising inflation.
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.
How to Maximize FEDVIP
This is an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program.
Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown
A possible government shutdown is looming. Here is how federal employees’ pay and benefits are handled during a partial shutdown.
TSP Returns Decline in February: One Fund Down 5.8%
TSP returns were down in February in a volatile month. One stock Fund was down 5.8%. Total TSP assets are closing in on the trillion dollar level.
A Tax Deduction and a Tax Credit for a Thrift Savings Plan Contribution?
Some federal employees can earn a tax credit on TSP contributions using the Saver’s Tax Credit.
Are You “Swimming Naked?” What Buyouts Reveal About Financial Security for Federal Employees
Prepare for financial uncertainties by upgrading your emergency fund and understanding your expenses to ensure security amidst job loss or federal buyouts.
Is the C Fund the Best TSP Fund?
Is investing in the C Fund the best option for federal employees?
TSP Performance: 2025 Off to Good Start
TSP performance to start 2025 is off and running. How has the TSP performed over the last 12 months and how are federal employees reacting to the bull market?
What is Locality Pay, How Does it Work, and What is its Impact on Your 2025 Salary?
Locality pay is a significant benefit for federal employees. Where do employees have the highest and lowest pay raises in 2025?
Can Children Keep Money in the TSP? How Does Thrift Savings Plan Pay Beneficiaries?
These are the types of beneficiaries in the TSP and how the beneficiary process works for them.
