TSP Releases 2021 Year-End Processing Schedule
The TSP has provided the 2021 year-end processing schedule for plan participants.
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.
Government Shutdown: New Law Federal Employees Need to Know
The possibility of another government shutdown again looms for federal employees. What does this mean for their pay and benefits?
November TSP Performance Stumbles: One Fund Still Up About 28% in 2021
The TSP’s performance in November slipped. Two TSP funds were up for the month and one TSP fund is still up almost 28% for the year.
Consider Joining High-Deductible Health Plans this FEHB Open Season
High-deductible FEHB plans can help federal employees save money on their insurance premiums. These are the types of plans available and how they work.
Bill Would Give Federal Employees a Paid Holiday to Celebrate Diwali
Another federal holiday has been proposed in Congress to celebrate the Hindu new year. Could federal employees get another paid holiday?
How Federal Employees Can Save Money While Christmas Shopping
These are some resources to help federal employees save money on their Christmas shopping.
C Fund Stellar Performance Continues: 26.82% So Far in 2021
TSP plan assets topped $800 billion for the first time in October. The C Fund leads all TSP fund performance so far in 2021.
FedSmith Readers Overwhelmingly Opposed to Diversity Quotas for TSP Fund Managers
Our readers told us in our latest survey that they do not believe the TSP is in need of greater diversity among its fund managers.
Your 2022 Federal Pay Raise, COLA, and Why 2021 Inflation Is Important
The 2021 inflation rate so far is now 6.2%. With a projected 2022 federal pay raise of 2.7%, and a COLA of 5.9%, purchasing power is declining fast.
How to Save Money this 2022 FEHB Open Season
These are 6 ways that federal employees can save on their health insurance premiums during the 2022 FEHB open season.
