A New Year and A New Benchmark Index for the TSP I Fund
What is the new benchmark index for the TSP’s I Fund all about?
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.
2024 Off to Flying Start for TSP Returns: One Fund Up Almost 10%
TSP returns are off to a strong start in 2024. One fund is up almost 10%.
10 Things You Should Know About Bull Markets
These are some important facts about bull markets.
Salary Council: Add 15,000 Federal Employees to Higher Paying Locality Pay Areas
The rapid expansion of federal employee locality pay is continuing. Here is a proposed list adding about 15,000 more employees to locality pay areas in 2025.
2025 RSC Budget Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees and Enact Pay Cuts
The 2025 Republican Study Committee budget proposal would make various reforms to federal employee pay and benefits.
SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to TSP Starting in January 2024 and into the Future
The SECURE Act 2.0 made changes to the TSP that are important for federal employees.
Plan and Invest Your TSP Like a Pro
These are four key areas federal employees must consider when managing their TSP accounts.
58 Federal Locality Pay Areas: 18.5% to 25.86% in 7 Years
What are salary differences between the 58 locality pay areas? One area increased $15,396 over 7 years while another gained $22,282 for GS12/Step5.
The Impact of Divorce on Federal Employee Benefits and Retirement
What happens to federal employee benefits in the event of a divorce?
Sort of Small Cap and Incomplete International: Going Inside TSP’s Most Misunderstood Funds
Categories Pay & Benefits 
The TSP’s I and S Funds may no be all that they appear to be on the surface.
