Last-Minute Ways to Save On Your 2023 FEHB Premiums
These are some ways federal employees can save on their 2023 FEHB premiums.
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.
Estimated 2023 GS Pay Scale for Federal Employees
What will federal employee pay be in 2023? Here is an estimate of the 2023 GS pay scale for each GS grade and step. Final figures will be out later this month.
2023 Federal Employee Pay: Changes in Two 2023 GS Locality Pay Areas
There will be changes to a couple of 2023 GS locality pay areas.
Federal Employees’ Pay Satisfaction on the Decline
The 2022 FEVS results indicate that federal employees are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their pay.
TSP Performance Jumps for 2nd Straight Month
TSP performance for the stock funds in November was up significantly. Here are the November 2022 monthly TSP returns and how these funds are performing so far this year.
When Should You Get Rid of FEGLI?
When does it make sense for federal employees to drop FEGLI coverage?
Top Reasons to Contribute to an HSA
These are some of the advantages of contributing to an HSA.
Climate Change, Politics and Your TSP
A new rule from the Department of Labor requires considering climate change when investing retirement assets. Will this impact TSP investments?
Your TSP or Your Life? You Decide.
Looking at the amount of our time invested to earn or spend our money can help put large purchases into better perspective.
FLTCIP Problem: OPM Suspending Long-Term Care Insurance Applications
The FLTCIP is in trouble. OPM is suspending new applications as of 12/19/22. Here is a summary and analysis.
