New Federal Employee Holiday (#13)? Not This Time Around
A new federal employee holiday would have been created by the election bill. It failed in the Senate but the issue is not finalized.
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.
3 Times It’s OK to Take a TSP Loan
Is it ever a good idea to take a TSP loan? These are 3 occasions when it may make sense to do so.
OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for New Juneteenth Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the new Juneteenth holiday for federal employees.
Juneteenth is a New Paid Holiday for Federal Employees
Federal employees have a new paid federal holiday this year for Juneteenth thanks to a bill that was signed into law today.
Highest Federal Employee Pay Raise? 15.9%
What is the largest federal employee pay raise in the past few decades? Here is an analysis.
Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Options While Employed
What life insurance benefits does the government provide to federal employees while they are employed?
Bill Would Change Fiduciary Duty of FRTIB
New legislation would base some of the FRTIB’s fiduciary duties to TSP participants on national security concerns.
COVID Vaccine? Some Federal Employees Can Apply Today for $50 Award
Do you qualify for a $50 award for having a COVID vaccination? Here is how to apply.
Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
TSP Returns are in: Best Return Over 12 Months is 62.5%
TSP returns for the past 12 months are excellent. One fund is up more than 62%. The Fund in second place returned 40.29%.
