The Truth About TSP Fund Fees
This is an overview of the fees on the TSP Funds.
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.
Biden Proposes 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise
The White House has announced its desired amount for the 2024 federal pay raise in the president’s budget for FY 2024.
White House Proposes 2024 Federal Pay Raise This Week
The White House proposed its desired amount for the 2024 federal pay raise this week.
Waiting for Resolution of TSP Website Problems? GAO Issues Interim Statement
In August 2022, GAO accepted a request to investigate TSP website problems. An interim GAO statement cites problems and an estimated date for a final report.
8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix
The author lists some remaining problems he sees with the TSP after the program’s recent changes.
ESG Funds, Politics, and Investing TSP’s $759 Billion in Assets
An ESG bill introduced by a California Congressman would place the TSP (and its $760 billion of assets) in a political controversy on investing in ESG funds.
Federal Pay Increases by Race: White Employees Lowest and Shrinking Percentage of Federal Workforce
An analysis of recent data suggests the Biden administration’s focus on racial equity may be working to reduce federal pay raises for White employees.
TSP Performance Disappoints in February: Year-to-Date Returns Still Positive
TSP performance is down in February 2023 but still up for the year-to-date. One TSP management advisor sees a “growth recession” ahead.
What’s the Status of the New TSP Website Performance?
Readers have reported unhappy experiences with the new TSP website. Here is a summary of improvements that are on-going and planned for the near future.
Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield Need to Know This
Federal employees under both Medicare and FEHB could see much higher insurance costs if they pick the wrong plan.
