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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.

Some TSP Investors Score Big Returns in September

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 4, 2004 6:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The official results of the September 2004 TSP fund funds are in.

Pay for Performance: Problems and Possible Solutions

By Gary KocaSep 21, 2004 8:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Pay for performance is coming to federal agencies. Here is one opinion on making it work successfully.

Single Digit Rise in Health Insurance for 2005

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 14, 2004 7:38 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employee health insurance premiums going up average of 7.9% in 2005

Pay, Performance, Money and Bureaucracy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 17, 2004 8:14 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Proposals for making change to the government’s pay system.

F Fund Is Up for July–All Stock Funds Show Monthly Loss

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 2, 2004 10:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

F fund tops all funds in July–stock funds are all down for the month.

How Will Presidential Election Impact Your TSP?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2004 9:46 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What impact would the election of John Kerry have on TSP funds? One financial analyst looks at his economic positions and makes a prediction.

So How Much Did You Pay in Income Taxes This Year?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 14, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Taxes paid by President in 2004

Pay Parity Issue Coming to a Head in Debate on 2005 Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 29, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Congressional debate on pay parity for 2005 may reach a head this week when a vote is taken on a resolution to support (or reject) pay parity.

Vast Majority of Readers Believe in “Pay Parity” With Military Personnel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 25, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Majority of readers support “pay parity”

The Stock Market is Down. Your TSP is Down. Are You Panicked Yet?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 23, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The stock market is down. Should TSP investors dump their stock funds?

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