Proposed Expansion of Paid Leave for Federal Employees
New legislation would provide federal employees with an additional 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain circumstances.
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 to Double Your TSP Account
These are some planning tips to help maximize the growth of your TSP account over the course of your federal career.
WGI: An Automatic Pay Raise for Federal Employees?
Only about 1 for every 1,000 federal employees is denied a within-grade increase (WGI) pay raise. Here is why.
Federal Employees Respond: Stay Away from My TSP
Several proposals have been made to modify the TSP to reflect political objectives. FedSmith readers are remarkably unified in opposition to the proposals.
White House 2022 Pay Raise Proposal Not Here Yet
Federal employees who are anxious to find out what the White House wants to give them for a pay raise next year will have to wait a while longer.
Proposed TSP Changes: For Better or Worse?
Are recent proposals to change the TSP beneficial? Take this survey and express your opinion.
Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown
OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.
7 Health Milestones That Might Lower Your Life Insurance Premium
These lifestyle changes can help federal employees reduce their life insurance premiums.
Soaring Stock Market Means More TSP Millionaires (84,808)
The rising stock market has rewarded TSP investors (including millionaires) who have stayed invested for the long term.
97.79% Return in 12 Months With Best Performing TSP Fund
TSP investors are primarily long-term investors. This TSP Fund has provided a return of 97.79% in 12 months.
