Should I Stay or Should I Go? 14 Points to Consider Before Moving Money from TSP
These are pros and cons of moving money from the TSP after leaving federal service.
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.
More Retirement Income Through Catch-up Contributions for Highly Compensated Feds
Federal employees making at least $145,000 may be able to accumulate more for their future retirement starting in 2024 via catch-up contributions to the TSP.
July TSP Performance: Longest Winning Streak for C Fund Since 2021
The stock market has had its longest winning streak since 2021. This led to strong TSP performance in July.
Bipartisan Amendment Against TSP Investing in China Fails in Senate
Senator Marco Rubio’s latest efforts to block TSP investments of federal employees in Chinese companies have failed.
OPM Expands Dental/Vision Benefits to More Federal Employees
Over 70,000 federal employees and 118,000 Postal employees will be eligible for FEDVIP coverage under a new rule issued by OPM.
Stellar TSP Performance So Far in 2023
TSP fund performance is soaring in 2023. Will it continue?
Survivor and Death Benefits for Federal Employees
Categories Pay & Benefits What happens when a federal employee passes away while still working? This is a guide for survivor benefits to claim.
Pay Parity and the 2024 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity may be a good argument for the 2024 federal pay raise this year.
Inflation, Pay Raises, COLAs, and FEHB Increases
Are FEHB premiums going up faster than inflation? Do annual raises and COLA increases keep up with FEHB premium increases?
C, S and I Funds Drive TSP Performance Over 12 Months and 2023 YTD
After disappointing 2022 returns, federal employees are now enjoying strong TSP performance in 2023 and over the past 12 months. Here are the biggest winners.
