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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 Interfund Transfers Double as Stock Market Continues to Drop

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 22, 2025 11:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

TSP investors increased interfund transfers to the G Fund last month as the stock market drop continues.

Possible Changes for Federal Employees in the 2025 Federal Budget

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 21, 2025 7:15 AM | Updated: Apr 28, 2025 1:46 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.

Your Tax Refund as a Financial Tactic

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 14, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A tax refund can provide a cushion against having to send more money to the IRS.

TSP Millionaires Decline in Early 2025: A Look at the Numbers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 10, 2025 11:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Stock market volatility in 2025 has had a negative impact on the number of millionaires in the TSP.

Panicking Over Your TSP? Time to Look at I Fund In Your TSP Portfolio?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 10, 2025 9:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Investment returns change as the markets change. Diversification decreases risk. Are TSP investors adequately invested in the I Fund? And what did the CPI do in March?

Are Tariffs “Tariff-fying” Your TSP?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciApr 3, 2025 3:43 PM | Updated: Apr 6, 2025 3:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Tariffs have rattled the stock market. Should federal employees be worried about their TSP accounts?

Monthly TSP Performance: Volatile Stock Market Drops in March

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 1, 2025 8:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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TSP results were generally down in March as the U.S. prepares to impose tariffs and stokes fears of rising inflation.

How to Maximize FEDVIP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 13, 2025 1:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

This is an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program.

Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2025 8:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 1, 2025 10:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 3, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1780 +0.01% +2.26%
F Fund $20.1671 -0.29% +3.54%
C Fund $99.8766 +0.85% +7.48%
S Fund $94.3016 +0.93% +4.60%
I Fund $50.0208 +0.28% +19.39%
L Income $28.0451 +0.17% +4.88%
L 2030 $54.4301 +0.39% +7.90%
L 2035 $16.4858 +0.42% +8.42%
L 2040 $62.9473 +0.46% +8.94%
L 2045 $17.3553 +0.49% +9.37%
L 2050 $38.3146 +0.52% +9.79%
L 2055 $19.5416 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2060 $19.5392 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2065 $19.5367 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2070 $11.5791 +0.65% +11.15%
L 2075 $10.1144 +0.65% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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