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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.

TSP Tax Traps and Withdrawal Woes

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerDec 26, 2023 9:03 AM Categories Pay & Benefits

These are some potential pitfalls related to the TSP when it comes to taxes and withdrawals that federal employees should know about.

2024 Locality Pay: Which Areas Had the Highest (or Lowest) Pay Raises?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2023 8:35 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2024 8:59 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which 2024 locality pay areas received the highest pay raises? Which ones received the lowest? How did the new locality pay areas fare? Here are the answers.

2024 GS Pay Scale for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 21, 2023 9:17 PM | Updated: Jan 21, 2024 9:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2024 GS pay scale is based on a 5.2% average federal pay raise. Here are the pay raises for all GS locality pay areas.

2024 Federal Pay Raise and 2024 GS Pay Scale Finalized

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2023 5:24 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2024 8:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2024 federal pay raise.

Is a 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise Ensured?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 20, 2023 11:49 AM | Updated: Dec 21, 2023 5:52 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

An average 5.2% 2024 federal pay raise is virtually certain because of recent events. Here is a quick summary.

New Record for Stock Market: How Much Have TSP Funds Jumped in 2023?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 14, 2023 11:44 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

2023 has been a volatile year for the TSP. For those who held on to or increased their stock funds during a down market, it may now feel like Christmas on Wall Street.

3 Steps to Picking a TSP Investment Strategy

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDec 14, 2023 8:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These three steps can help federal employees develop a basic investment plan for the TSP.

Core Inflation is Up But Index for Next COLA is Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2023 9:38 AM Categories Retirement, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The latest inflation report reflecting economic activity in November has been released. Core inflation is still rising and the index used for the COLA is down.

End-of-Year Tax Planning Strategies

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbDec 11, 2023 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

As the end of the year approaches, these are some options to help you save on taxes.

2024 Federal Holidays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 6, 2023 10:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2024?

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Daily TSP Performance

May 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8657 +0.01% +1.42%
F Fund $20.9401 +0.12% +0.28%
C Fund $116.0963 +0.29% +6.01%
S Fund $109.4965 +0.40% +9.05%
I Fund $61.5532 -0.18% +10.92%
L Income $30.1996 +0.05% +3.27%
L 2030 $61.0590 +0.09% +5.10%
L 2035 $18.7105 +0.11% +5.83%
L 2040 $71.9984 +0.11% +6.21%
L 2045 $19.9834 +0.12% +6.54%
L 2050 $44.4091 +0.13% +6.88%
L 2055 $23.1647 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2060 $23.1620 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2065 $23.1591 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2070 $13.7260 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2075 $11.9897 +0.14% +8.10%
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