When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
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.
Using the G Fund to Help Support Uncle Sam
The Federal Government is running out of money. It usually just borrows a lot more. Now, it cannot do that. Here is where the TSP’s G Fund steps in to help.
TSP: Six Straight Months of Gains for C Fund
The C Fund in the TSP has been up in each of the past six months. Performance is rotating among different markets (and TSP funds). Here is how funds performed in July and through the year.
Stocks and TSP Funds Setting Records
As stock prices go up, so do returns for TSP investors. Here is how leading TSP funds are faring in 2021.
Using Telework to Make Higher Salary While Living in Different Locality Pay Area
If an employee is engaging in a work situation using telework, and is outside the locality pay area for the office, will the employee receive locality pay?
Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs
If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.
Survey: Do You Favor or Oppose Adding a Mutual Fund Window to the TSP?
Do you favor or oppose a mutual fund window for TSP investors? Take this quick survey and submit your opinion.
How to Tackle Student Debt for Early Career Feds
These are some strategies for new federal employees for dealing with their student loan debts.
Mutual Fund Window, ESG Funds, and the Thrift Savings Plan
ESG investing is an investment catchword. Mutual funds in the TSP will open up these investment opportunities and create greater risk and rewards.
How to Make the Most of Your TSP
These are some tips to help federal employees make the most of their TSP during their working years.
