The TSP Turns 25
In light of the 25th anniversary of the TSP, the author examines a hypothetical scenario to see how a typical federal employee would have fared investing under the plan.
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.
Annual Compensation of Federal Employee Advocates
How much do leaders of federal employee advocacy groups make? Recent data from the National Journal provides some answers.
Roth Option Available in May for TSP Investors
When will the Roth option be available for TSP participants? For most readers, the start date will be May 7, 2012.
The TSP Two-Step
The author outlines some methods you can use to determine if the upcoming Roth TSP option is right for you and your situation.
TSP C Fund Provides Highest Returns in March
All TSP funds moved up in March with the exception of the F fund which felt the impact of inflation on bond fund yields.
Average Federal Salary: $83,679 and Lowest Average Pay Increase in 10 Years
According to one researcher who has concluded that the Federal Salary Council claims of an underpaid federal workforce are unwarranted, average federal pay continues to outpace private sector pay.
Is the Roth TSP Right for Me?
The author outlines the similarities and differences between the Roth TSP and the traditional TSP to help participants understand if the new Roth option is right for them.
Will Federal Employees Get a Pay Raise in 2013?
Will federal employees receive a pay raise in 2013 or will the pay freeze continue in effect for another year? Our best guess: A small raise for feds in January.
Legislation Would Limit Postal Execs’ Pay to $199,700
Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has introduced legislation to limit pay of executive officers of the Postal Service to the same level of pay as members of the President’s Cabinet.
Highest Paid US Postal Service Employees
Which Postal Service employees make the most money and where do they work? Here is the answer in data retrieved from FedsDataCenter.com.
