Changes in Pay Rates for Federal Employees
President Trump’s Executive Order on 2021 pay impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.
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.
Why Financial Advisors Shouldn’t Tell You How to Invest in the TSP
Is there a way that all federal employees should invest in the TSP? The author illustrates why the answer to this is not so simple.
Did Your TSP Fund Go Up 31.85% in 2020?
Despite a pandemic, closing schools and businesses and economic decline, the stock market soared.
Mileage Rates Cut Again in 2021
Federal employees who travel for work will see a lower mileage reimbursement rate in 2021.
Federal Employees’ 2021 Pay Raise Finalized
After an unusual series of events, federal employees now have a final answer on what their 2021 pay raise will be.
2021 Federal Holidays
What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2021?
Are There Times You Shouldn’t Use the Roth TSP?
What are the scenarios under which federal employees should and should not use the Roth TSP? Here are some considerations.
OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for Christmas Eve Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the 2020 Christmas Eve holiday.
A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?
President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?
New Locality Pay Areas in 2021?
The President’s Pay Agent has issued its report on locality pay areas for 2021.
