July is Best Month for TSP Performance Since Trump Administration: One Fund Up 10.32%
TSP performance in July was a bright spot in a dismal year for TSP fund returns. One TSP Fund was up 10.32% for the month but is still down for the year.
Federal Employee Pay News
If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Topics include TSP, FEHB, or 2023 federal pay raise, 2023 GS locality pay, 2023 GS pay scale, OPM and GS pay news.
4.6% 2023 Pay Raise Moves Along and Senate Action on Pay Freeze
The 2023 pay raise is moving and still at 4.6%. Action is also taking place in the Senate on removing the long pay freeze for some senior officials.
Lawmakers Want GAO Investigation of TSP Over Website Problems
A group of House Democrats have requested a GAO investigation into problems stemming from the rollout of the new TSP website.
TSP Performance Improves in July; Update on New TSP Website
The G Fund now the most popular TSP fund. TSP returns in July are up and FRTIB anticipates call center activity will return to normal by mid to late August.
Top TSP Mistakes During Bear Markets
Federal employees should avoid making these mistakes with their TSP accounts during bear markets.
Health Exams and Preventive Visits: Critical Components of a Retirement Plan
When was the last time you went to the doctor? Federal employees have benefits available to them to help them maintain their overall health.
Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Agencies in 2021
What federal agencies had the highest average federal employee salaries in fiscal year 2021?
2023 Federal Pay Raise Takes Another Small Step Forward
A key spending bill makes another case for a 4.6% 2023 federal pay raise.
Some Federal Employees Could Get Inflation Bonus in 2023
A draft bill in Congress is proposing paying some federal employees a 2023 inflation bonus to help offset rapidly rising inflation.
Most FedSmith Readers Reported Fewer Problems Using New TSP Website
Despite a tumultuous launch, responses from FedSmith readers to our latest survey indicate they are having fewer problems using the new TSP website.
