Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

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.

Renewed Effort to Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees Who Report Wasteful Spending

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2019 12:44 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2019 12:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wants to pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending.

Senators Press FRTIB Again Over TSP I Fund Changes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 24, 2019 1:08 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2019 10:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Some Senators are continuing to press the FRTIB about its recent decision to change the I Fund.

Financial Tips for Federal Employees and Retirees: October 2019

By Alexis HongamenOct 12, 2019 6:54 AM | Updated: Oct 27, 2019 3:53 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some tips for federal employees and retirees regarding their pay and benefits.

FDIC Announces Paid Parental Leave Benefit for its Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 11, 2019 7:17 AM | Updated: Oct 27, 2019 3:53 PM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

FDIC employees have a new benefit coming soon: paid parental leave.

Is There a Bubble Brewing in the TSP?

By Michael WaldOct 9, 2019 3:21 PM | Updated: Oct 25, 2019 6:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There is talk about a possible bubble in index funds which could impact TSP investors. The author explains the concerns of one expert making this argument.

With the New Rules in Place, Will TSP Now Expand Investment Options?

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinOct 8, 2019 2:16 PM | Updated: Oct 25, 2019 6:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

New TSP withdrawal options are now available thanks to the TSP Modernization Act, but what are some obstacles federal employees are facing?

How Much Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Increasing in 2020?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 2, 2019 2:28 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced the 2020 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums.

Which TSP Fund is Up More Than 20% in 2019?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 1, 2019 10:56 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2019 12:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One TSP fund is up more than 20% so far in 2019. Here is how all TSP funds are performing and how TSP investors allocate their investments.

Agency Size and Paying EEO/HR Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 30, 2019 2:07 PM | Updated: Sep 8, 2021 4:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Some administrative jobs exist in all agencies. The salary for the highest paid EEO and HR management employees does not depend on the size of the agency.

OPM Announces 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 30, 2019 7:14 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey is coming this fall.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page86 Page87 Page88 Page89 Page90 Page91 Page92 … Page242 Next →

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

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%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use