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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.

2024 FEHB Premiums to Increase by 7.7%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 27, 2023 1:01 PM | Updated: Sep 30, 2023 7:52 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2024 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums.

TSP Will be Open During Government Shutdown and Latest TSP Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 26, 2023 10:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How will a government shutdown impact accessing your TSP account? Here is information on how to access your account and the latest TSP returns for this month.

2023 Federal Employee Benefits Survey Coming Soon

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 20, 2023 11:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2023 Federal Employee Benefits Survey is coming this fall, and it includes some changes.

How to Invest in the TSP in 2023

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 12, 2023 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There are two key things federal employees need to understand to invest successfully in the TSP.

What is a Total Compensation Statement?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzSep 7, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 3:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Total Compensation Statement can help federal employees better understand their benefits.

The Right Way to Use the TSP

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSep 6, 2023 8:44 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

It is important for federal employees to use the TSP effectively in retirement to ensure their savings will last.

TSP Performance So Far in 2023: Will G Fund Become the New TSP Favorite?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 1, 2023 9:17 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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TSP returns are up so far in 2023 while stock prices and TSP performance in August were down. Will investors make the G Fund their new favorite fund?

Biden Issues Alternative Pay Letter for 2024 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 31, 2023 2:02 PM | Updated: Aug 18, 2024 11:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2024 federal pay raise.

Can You Use Your Life Insurance While You Are Alive?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsAug 30, 2023 3:29 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Life insurance policies sometimes have benefits that can be used when you are still alive.

Check These 3 Things On Your Pension Estimate

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 29, 2023 3:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are 3 things federal employees should check for accuracy on their pension estimates.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7939 +0.01% +1.05%
F Fund $20.8929 +0.01% +0.05%
C Fund $105.5194 +0.72% -3.65%
S Fund $99.8332 +0.66% -0.57%
I Fund $57.7086 +2.11% +3.99%
L Income $29.4203 +0.35% +0.61%
L 2030 $58.1639 +0.68% +0.11%
L 2035 $17.6744 +0.80% -0.03%
L 2040 $67.6954 +0.87% -0.13%
L 2045 $18.7140 +0.93% -0.22%
L 2050 $41.4218 +0.99% -0.31%
L 2055 $21.3088 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2060 $21.3063 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2065 $21.3037 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2070 $12.6263 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2075 $11.0291 +1.19% -0.56%
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