Bill Would Give Federal Employees a Paid Holiday to Celebrate Diwali
Another federal holiday has been proposed in Congress to celebrate the Hindu new year. Could federal employees get another paid holiday?
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.
How Federal Employees Can Save Money While Christmas Shopping
These are some resources to help federal employees save money on their Christmas shopping.
C Fund Stellar Performance Continues: 26.82% So Far in 2021
TSP plan assets topped $800 billion for the first time in October. The C Fund leads all TSP fund performance so far in 2021.
FedSmith Readers Overwhelmingly Opposed to Diversity Quotas for TSP Fund Managers
Our readers told us in our latest survey that they do not believe the TSP is in need of greater diversity among its fund managers.
Your 2022 Federal Pay Raise, COLA, and Why 2021 Inflation Is Important
The 2021 inflation rate so far is now 6.2%. With a projected 2022 federal pay raise of 2.7%, and a COLA of 5.9%, purchasing power is declining fast.
How to Save Money During FEHB Open Season
These are 6 ways that federal employees can save on their health insurance premiums during the FEHB open season.
What is the Flexible Spending Account?
The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offers tax savings for eligible federal employees when paying their regular medical bills.
Cheers! New Record for One TSP Fund: Up 42.8% in 12 Months
The TSP core funds recovered in October and the C Fund hit a new high. How did the L Funds compare and what do the titles stand for in these funds?
TSP Bouncing Back From Recent Losses: One Fund Up 6.27%
TSP core funds are bouncing back. One fund is up more than 6% so far this month. Are there reasons for concern about inflation and its impact on stock prices?
Survey: Diversity and Your TSP Funds
Some lawmakers want to see more diversity among fund asset managers in the TSP. What is your opinion?
