Pay & Benefits
Should Federal Employees Invest in Gold?
Gold's performance has been making headlines recently, but does that make it a good investment for federal employees?
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.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reinterprets Automatic Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Employees After a Government Shutdown
OPM updated its shutdown guidance, putting guaranteed back pay after a government shutdown in doubt for furloughed federal employees.
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New Bill Would Guarantee Pay for Federal Employees and Contractors in Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to pay federal employees and prevent layoffs during any government shutdowns in FY 2026.
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2026 TSP Performance Starts Strong: All TSP Funds Show Positive Return in January
After the first month of 2026, one TSP fund continues to lead. Here’s a 10-year perspective to offer a broader view of TSP performance.
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OPM Expands 2026 Special 3.8% Pay Raise to More Federal Law Enforcement Positions
More federal employees in law enforcement positions will be eligible to get a higher pay raise in 2026.
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Two Paychecks, Two TSP Matches?
Federal employees who are Reservists and Guardsmen can receive both military and civilian TSP matches.
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Bill Would Give Some Federal Employees a 35% Pay Raise
Some federal employees would see a massive pay raise if a recently introduced bill were to become law.
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A Half-Century of Federal Pay Raises: Examining Patterns Across Administrations
How have pay raises for federal employees fared since 1970?
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TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
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Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.