Timing the Market with Your TSP Funds? Here’s What Happened in Recent Bull and Bear Markets
Many TSP investors panicked in the bear market. The result? They lock in their losses in the stock market and gave up the big gains that followed.
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.
Happy New Year From The TSP–You Are Now A Big Step Closer To Financial Security In Retirement
All TSP funds provided a solid rate of return in 2004.
Some Feds To Get More Holiday Pay Than Others
There are two holidays coming up in one pay period. That will create numerous questions on how to handle pay for some federal employees. Here’s what OPM has to say about it.
Uh-Oh: Your 2005 Pay Raise Just Got Smaller
Federal employees may get a 2.5% pay increase in 2005 unless Congress intervenes
Be Happy: You Have More Money Than You Did Last Month
TSP stock funds are all up for November.
Pay Raise for 2005 Moving Forward
Actions necessary to implement the 2005 pay raise are moving forward.
Congress Approves 3.5 Percent Pay Raise for Feds
Federal employees, both civilian and military, can expect to receive a 3.5 percent pay increase in January after Congress approved the increase over the weekend.
Pay Raise Issue Heating Up
OMB has sent a letter to Congress urging a 1.5% raise for federal employees rather than 3.5% proposed by Congress.
Pay-For-Performance Faces Tough Road in Federal Environment
FedSmith.com readers are not positive or optimistic about a pay-for-performance system in the federal government.
Pay for Performance In Agencies Trying It Out
A summary of pay for performance experience in the limited number of agencies that have used this process in their HR system.
