Some Federal Benefits Recipients Need to Act Immediately to Get Additional Stimulus Funds Faster
The IRS is urging certain federal benefits recipients to act quickly to ensure they are eligible to get additional stimulus payments quickly.
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.
TSP Funds Rebounding from March Lows
Good news for TSP investors: The TSP stock funds have started to bounce back from the stock market’s low point in March.
VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.
Why Haven’t You Put Your House Up For Sale Yet?
Federal employees may have seen their TSP balances drop recently, but the author offers advice on how to maintain a calm, long-term perspective.
Will COVID-19 Impact TSP Options?
When will the new I Fund index take effect, and will TSP investors be allowed to withdraw up to $100,000 without a penalty?
Beware of This Potential Mortgage Payment Trap
Many relief programs are being offered as a result of the coronavirus. The author cautions about one for mortgages that could do more harm than good.
Coronavirus: Senate Dems Propose Premium Pay for Frontline Federal Workers
Senate Democrats proposed establishing a fund to provide premium pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the coronavirus.
Counting on the G Fund
In times of market turmoil, investors often gravitate towards more stable investments. The author explains some of the attributes of the popular G Fund.
Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?
These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.
TSP Millionaires’ Account Balances Infected by Coronavirus
The number of TSP millionaires took a sharp drop in the first quarter of 2020.
