What Recency Bias Can Teach Us About Intelligent TSP Investing
What is recency bias, and how can it derail your investing decisions?
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.
Politics, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, and Your TSP
About two years ago, there were proposals to change the index for the I Fund of the TSP. Political controversy intervened. Here is what happened.
War, Inflation, COVID: TSP Performance Drops in February, But One Fund Still Up 16%+ For 12 Months
TSP stock funds are down for the second month in a row as a result of inflation and the war in Ukraine. The results over the past 12-months are still favorable.
2022: Rough Year for TSP With One Fund Down 13.3%. What Happens Next?
TSP returns so far in 2022 have been negative. One fund is already down more than 13% YTD. How are investors reacting and what may lie ahead this year?
Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up
How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.
How To Survive Inflation in 2022
Rising inflation is likely to make the stock market volatile in 2022. Here are some tips on how to keep your investment goals on track.
Inflation Rate Soars to 7.5%; Comparing 45 Years of Federal Raises, Inflation, and COLAs
Inflation is soaring. How does the inflation rate compare to 45 years of pay raises and COLAs?
Don’t Touch Your TSP Right Now
When stock markets become more volatile, does that mean that you need to change your TSP investment strategy?
Inflation Hit: 4.6% 2023 Federal Employee Pay Raise?
Speculation about a 2023 federal employee pay raise is now underway. How about 4.6%?
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees Another Holiday for Lunar New Year
Legislation has been introduced to create a federal holiday for Lunar New Year.
