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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.

Don’t Miss Your Full TSP Match with the New Spillover Provision

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDec 2, 2020 8:47 AM | Updated: Mar 2, 2022 2:50 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The process for catch up contributions in the TSP is changing next year. The author explains why this is important for eligible federal employees.

A TSP Fund Up 71% Since March?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2020 10:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Can a TSP Fund go up 71% within one year? This one has.

Bill Would Let Federal Employees Fight Climate Change with Their TSP Accounts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 24, 2020 9:51 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:18 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees the option of avoiding the fossil fuel industry with their TSP investments.

Why You Should Consider Joining a High Deductible Plan This FEHB Open Season

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossNov 23, 2020 8:32 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A high deductible health plan under FEHB could be a good option for some federal employees. These are some considerations.

One TSP Fund Up 12.9% in November

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 16, 2020 12:30 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There has been a big turnaround in TSP stock funds in November and changes to investing TSP index funds.

Pay Freeze for Federal Employees in 2021?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 10, 2020 5:28 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A 2021 pay freeze for federal employees has been proposed by the Senate.

The Top TSP Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNov 10, 2020 4:37 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 4:36 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are you making these mistakes with your TSP account? They can hold you back in reaching your retirement goals.

FEHB Plan Options for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerNov 9, 2020 3:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What general plan types are available to federal employees within FEHB? This is a basic overview of the options.

2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Increase as Federal Benefits Open Season Begins

By Michael WaldNov 9, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Nov 11, 2020 1:53 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

How much will Medicare Part B premiums increase in 2021?

Elections and a Federal Employee Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 8, 2020 7:19 AM | Updated: Nov 12, 2020 6:56 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How will recent elections and political discord impact the 2021 federal employee pay raise?

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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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