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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.

Legislation Would Require FEHB Plans to Cover Infertility Treatments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 26, 2023 2:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

New legislation would require FEHB plans to cover in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and assisted reproductive technology (ART) services for federal employees.

TSP Participant Changes: L Funds Growing, C Fund Popularity Drops

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 25, 2023 1:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP participation is changing as the L Funds grow. The C Fund is no longer the most popular TSP Fund.

USPS Releases Fact Sheets About Upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 20, 2023 7:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Additional Information about the upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program has been released.

OPM Establishing New Postal Service Health Benefits Program

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2023 8:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Front of the United States Post Office building in Huntsville, AL

OPM has issued a rule to formalize establishment of the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.

TSP Performance Rebounds in March: One Fund Up 8.6% in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 1, 2023 8:47 AM | Updated: May 23, 2023 1:15 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP performance was up in March and generally up for the year so far. One fund is up 8.6% in 2023.

How to Find Federal Employees’ Salaries by Name

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 31, 2023 3:31 PM | Updated: Apr 4, 2023 8:42 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Here is how to find federal employees’ salaries by name and other criteria online.

TSP Performance Positive in 2023, Declining in March

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2023 12:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

So far in March 2023, TSP performance is generally disappointing. So far in 2023, however, TSP performance is still positive for all TSP Funds.

Have You Looked Into the TSP Mutual Fund Window?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMar 27, 2023 7:36 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2023 6:40 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the TSP mutual fund window?

Legislation Reintroduced to Establish IG for the TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 23, 2023 2:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congresswoman still wants to establish an inspector general to oversee the TSP.

8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix: FRTIB Weighs In

By Kim WeaverMar 15, 2023 1:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The FRTIB takes issue with one author’s opinion of problems with the TSP.

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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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