When Did July 4th Become a Paid Holiday for Federal Employees?
The 4th of July was not always a paid holiday for federal employees. Here is some of the history behind this federal holiday.
Pay & Benefits
If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Topics include TSP, FEHB, or pay raises for federal workers.
The TSP Fund with Best Monthly (3.46%), 12-Month (61.7%), YTD (15.47%) Returns
One TSP Fund is ahead of all others in June, in 2020, in 2021, and the past 12-months. Only 12.3% of TSP investor assets are in this Fund.
Government Match Has Dramatic Impact on TSP Contribution Rate
A recent study looks at the impact of the government match and automatic enrollment on TSP plan participation.
Need $75? Another Insurer Offering a Credit to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
GEHA is offering a credit to eligible federal employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.
How Do Your TSP Returns Compare? S Fund Up 16% in 2021
Where have the highest TSP returns appeared in 2021? What is the new favorite fund for TSP investors?
Another Step Forward for 2.7% Federal Employee Raise
How large will the federal employee raise be in 2022? The next step in the very long political process is now underway.
Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Options When You Retire
What life insurance options are available to retired federal employees?
New Federal Employee Holiday (#13)? Not This Time Around
A new federal employee holiday would have been created by the election bill. It failed in the Senate but the issue is not finalized.
3 Times It’s OK to Take a TSP Loan
Is it ever a good idea to take a TSP loan? These are 3 occasions when it may make sense to do so.
OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for New Juneteenth Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the new Juneteenth holiday for federal employees.
