Pay & Benefits
Market Jitters Hit TSP Returns in December—What Matters for the Full Year
November data show TSP participants moving modest amounts from stock funds, signaling caution despite strong TSP returns for stock funds in 2025.
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.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Releases Year-End Processing Schedule
The TSP has released its 2025 year end processing schedule with key dates for participants to know for income reporting.
Pay & Benefits
The Federal Pay System Is Designed to Lag—and the Data Prove It
A decade of data shows federal pay raises usually trail the Employment Cost Index and inflation, revealing how the pay system is structured to lag the broader labor…
Pay & Benefits
Major Changes to Charitable Giving Tax Rules Begin in 2026
Starting 2026, new charitable tax rules add non-itemizer deductions, AGI floors, and 35% caps, making careful planning essential for maximizing benefits.
Retirement
Comparing the Federal Pay Raise and COLA: A 20-Year Historical Perspective
Federal pay raises and COLAs both adjust income annually—see how they compare historically and impact federal employees and retirees.
Pay & Benefits
Time to Rethink the TSP I Fund: International Stock Index Investment Fund
Despite its recent strong performance, many federal employees are still avoiding investing in the I Fund.
Pay & Benefits
2026 Federal Holidays
These are the paid holidays federal employees can expect in 2026.
Pay & Benefits
New Bill Aims to Expand Medical Access for Injured Federal Employees
New legislation would expand treatment options for federal employees injured on the job.
Pay & Benefits
Strong November Boosts TSP Performance: Year-to-Date Leaders and Losers
A late November market rally boosted TSP performance and YTD returns for several funds. Here is a summary of where TSP investors have fared best so far in…
Pay & Benefits
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Upcoming Roth In-Plan Conversions in the TSP
Roth in-plan conversions are coming to the TSP in early 2026. These are important details federal employees need to know about how they will work.