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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.

2022 TSP Performance: Two Core Funds Down 10%+. Will Investors Panic And Sell?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2022 12:21 PM | Updated: May 28, 2022 11:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2022 TSP performance has been disappointing so far in 2022 because of the downward trend in stocks.

Average Federal Employee Salary 2010-2021: $74,307 to $93,773. With No Pay Raise, Retirements Went Up

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 22, 2022 10:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How much has the average federal employee salary changed? Do pay raises which are less than a COLA influence the number of retirements?

Understanding Your TSP Investment Options

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonApr 21, 2022 9:40 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:17 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What investment options are available in the TSP and how do they work?

11% Drop in TSP Millionaires. How Does Your Investment Performance Compare?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 13, 2022 1:17 PM | Updated: Nov 6, 2022 6:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The number of TSP millionaires dropped 11% in the first quarter of 2022 as the stock market declined.

Inflation Raging in 2022: Anticipating 2023 COLA? CPI-W Up 9.4% in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 12, 2022 10:41 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2024 2:41 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Anticipating a big 2023 COLA? The CPI-W is now up 9.4% in one year based on inflation data from March 2022.

How Does the 2022 Juneteenth Federal Holiday Work for Pay and Leave Purposes?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 12, 2022 6:02 AM | Updated: May 31, 2023 5:16 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Juneteenth is a relatively new federal holiday. Here is when it falls in 2022 for pay and leave purposes for federal employees.

Possibility of TSP Investments in China Results in Hold on FRTIB Nominees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 7, 2022 2:03 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Concern over TSP investments in China have led to a hold in the Senate on voting to confirm nominees to the FRTIB.

Is the New TSP Mutual Fund Window Worth Using?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzApr 7, 2022 8:23 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 3:49 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Should federal employees use the new TSP mutual fund window? A financial planner shares his opinion.

Transition Dates Announced for Launching TSP Mutual Fund Window, Other New Features

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2022 2:39 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Important transition dates have been announced for adding the TSP mutual fund window and other improvements to the TSP that are launching this summer.

The TSP Mutual Fund Window Will Be Expensive

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 4, 2022 12:12 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP mutual fund window will allow federal employees to invest in mutual funds, but it comes with a high price tag.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 30, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8633 +0.01% +1.41%
F Fund $20.9159 +0.11% +0.16%
C Fund $115.7553 +1.03% +5.70%
S Fund $109.0550 +1.86% +8.61%
I Fund $61.6621 +1.77% +11.12%
L Income $30.1832 +0.40% +3.21%
L 2030 $61.0033 +0.78% +5.00%
L 2035 $18.6908 +0.93% +5.72%
L 2040 $71.9167 +1.01% +6.09%
L 2045 $19.9594 +1.08% +6.42%
L 2050 $44.3528 +1.15% +6.74%
L 2055 $23.1318 +1.38% +7.95%
L 2060 $23.1290 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2065 $23.1261 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2070 $13.7064 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2075 $11.9726 +1.38% +7.94%
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