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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.

Lawmakers Want Federal Employees to Get Administrative Leave For COVID Vaccinations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2021 7:02 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2021 6:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Some in Congress want federal employees to be given administrative leave to get COVID-19 vaccinations.

GameStop and Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 31, 2021 7:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Social media and the stock market have led to a newsworthy phenomenon in stock trading. How has it impacted your TSP?

Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 28, 2021 1:08 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2021 8:16 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain situations.

How to Maximize FEGLI

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 28, 2021 8:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

When should you opt into or out of the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program?

TSP Starting Strong in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 26, 2021 2:58 PM | Updated: Jan 28, 2021 3:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Thrift Savings Plan is off to a strong start with one fund already up more than 7% in 2021.

Lawmakers Want a 3.2% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2022

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2021 4:38 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two lawmakers are calling for a 3.2% pay raise for federal employees in 2022.

What Does Dave Ramsey Say About the TSP?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 15, 2021 11:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What does Dave Ramsey have to say about the TSP? The author lists his most common advice to federal employees and also provides some of his own thoughts.

50+ Years of Federal Pay: Democrats v. Republicans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2021 1:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How have pay raises for federal employees fared under each political party in the last half-century?

2020’s Bull Market Leads to More Federal Employee Millionaires

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 6, 2021 2:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

2020’s bull market has been good to the federal employees who have consistently invested in the TSP.

Higher Annual Leave Carryover Now in Effect

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 6, 2021 8:32 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Certain federal employees are now eligible to carry over greater amounts of annual leave from last year.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8657 +0.01% +1.42%
F Fund $20.9401 +0.12% +0.28%
C Fund $116.0963 +0.29% +6.01%
S Fund $109.4965 +0.40% +9.05%
I Fund $61.5532 -0.18% +10.92%
L Income $30.1996 +0.05% +3.27%
L 2030 $61.0590 +0.09% +5.10%
L 2035 $18.7105 +0.11% +5.83%
L 2040 $71.9984 +0.11% +6.21%
L 2045 $19.9834 +0.12% +6.54%
L 2050 $44.4091 +0.13% +6.88%
L 2055 $23.1647 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2060 $23.1620 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2065 $23.1591 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2070 $13.7260 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2075 $11.9897 +0.14% +8.10%
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