How is the Annual COLA Different from an Annual Pay Raise?
Feedback we get indicates there is confusion about differences between the annual COLA and pay raise (understandably so). The author explains the differences.
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Feedback we get indicates there is confusion about differences between the annual COLA and pay raise (understandably so). The author explains the differences.
FedSmith readers have strong opinions about legislative proposals from politicians who want to make changes to the TSP.
The F Fund has suffered from a lackluster performance in recent years. The author explains why this is the case and what its prospects are going forward.
It’s looking increasingly likely that federal employees will get a pay raise next year following reports of a tentative agreement reached in Congress.
TSP investors are enjoying a good year for stock market returns. Here are the TSP funds that have the highest returns for the month and the year.
Recent data from the TSP show how federal employees are investing their retirement savings.
How much will your FEHB insurance premiums increase in 2019? OPM has provided the data in advance of the upcoming open season.
CBO offered an analysis of what it would cost the government to pay for computational errors affecting veterans’ military service deposits and pensions.
Should the TSP be used as a way to achieve social and political objectives?
The TSP announced that changes will be coming soon to the L funds.