C Fund Up 11% in 2012
All of the TSP funds have a positive return for the year and most were up in July as well. The G fund hit an all-time low rate of return in June.
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.
Socially Responsible Investing Through the TSP and Your Retirement Security
Would a “socially responsible” investment option in the TSP improve your financial future?
Federal Employee Pay Likely to be Campaign Issue
The political battle over federal pay and benefits continues to rage and may become an issue in the 2012 presidential election.
Average Federal Salary by Agency Size
How does your salary compare to your colleagues in large and small agencies? Which agency (that most people have never heard of) has an average of more than $165,000?
GAO: Federal Pay Studies Vary Widely
According to a recent GAO report, several recent federal pay studies vary widely in their conclusions federal pay and benefits to the private sector.
How Well Are Government Employees Paid? Author Responds to Reader Comments
The article “How Well are Government Employees Paid” generated a large number of comments. Here, the author has responded to the most common themes submitted by readers.
How Well are Government Employees Paid?
A pay expert writes that the federal pay system is ripe for change and the federal pay agent has lost credibility.
White House: Federal Employees Need a Pay Raise
In a statement issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the White House has indicated strong objection to the notion of federal workers going without a pay increase in 2013.
Will I Receive a COLA When Retiring on January 3, 2013?
A reader who is planning to retire on 1/3/2013 asked if he would have to be off the employment rolls by 12/31/12 to receive the 2012 COLA. Here is the answer.
Life Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the FEGLI
The author outlines different kinds of life insurance available, considerations to make in deciding whether to purchase life insurance, and how the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) option fits into the decision.
