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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.

TSP Changes Imminent as TSP Dips, Dives, and Bumps

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2022 12:28 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2024 2:49 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP has been volatile and significant changes for the TSP are imminent. All TSP Funds are down in 2022 except for the G Fund.

Group Wants Paid Leave for Federal Employees to Get Out of State Abortions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2022 10:18 AM | Updated: Jun 27, 2022 5:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A group within the Justice Department is urging the Biden administration to give federal employees administrative leave to get abortions across state lines.

Bear Growling? One TSP Fund Falls 4% in One Day; Down 17% in 2022

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2022 11:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Recent experience impacts future expectations. TSP returns have been very good for the past decade. Here is how TSP investors reacted in previous bear markets.

Will You Use the New TSP Mutual Fund Window?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 17, 2022 8:12 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The new TSP mutual fund window is launching soon. Do you plan to use it?

TSP to Implement the Long-Awaited Mutual Fund Window… But What are the Costs?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMay 16, 2022 12:15 PM | Updated: Jun 28, 2023 4:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The new TSP mutual fund window has been a long time coming. What are the costs associated with using it?

TSP Mutual Fund Window Officially Beginning in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 10, 2022 5:00 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A final rule implementing the new TSP mutual fund window is set to go into effect on June 1, 2022.

Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Government Jobs in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 9, 2022 6:27 AM | Updated: Jun 16, 2022 4:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which federal government jobs had the highest average salary in 2021? Which federal employees are the highest-paid in Human Resources Management?

TSP Changes That Affect Everyone

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaMay 3, 2022 3:56 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A mutual fund window and mobile app are among the changes that are coming to the TSP in early June.

Lawmakers Push for 5.1% 2023 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2022 7:26 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A group of over 60 House Democrats want a higher 2023 federal pay raise for federal employees than what has been proposed by the White House.

2022 TSP Performance: Worst Start for Stocks Since World War II

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 30, 2022 3:17 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The performance of the TSP funds so far in 2022 reflects the worst start for stocks since World War II.

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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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