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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.

FEDVIP: Carrying Dental And Vision Insurance Into Retirement

By Brandon ChristyAug 25, 2019 12:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the requirements for carrying benefits under FEDVIP into retirement?

2019 Open Season Dates Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 23, 2019 8:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced the 2019 Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.

What Would be the Financial Impact of the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 17, 2019 1:14 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The CBO has weighed in on legislation that would ban federal agencies from paying bonuses to federal employees under certain conditions.

$74.9 Million Paid in Employee Student Loan Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 16, 2019 12:17 PM | Updated: Aug 28, 2019 7:43 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees received almost $75 million in student loan repayment benefits in 2017.

2020 Per Diem Rates Released

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2019 4:29 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The FY 2020 per diem rates are now available.

Two New FEHB Plans Coming in 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2019 11:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two new FEHB plans will be available for federal employees during open enrollment this fall.

Agencies With Highest & Lowest Average Salary

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 6, 2019 2:36 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which federal agencies have the highest and lowest average salaries?

We’ve Got a Budget. Where is Your Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 2, 2019 4:10 PM | Updated: Aug 14, 2019 8:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A budget agreement has been passed for the federal government. What does this mean for a pay raise next year?

Two TSP Funds Up More than 20% in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 1, 2019 10:35 AM | Updated: Aug 13, 2019 9:57 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

2019 has been a good year for the TSP funds. One of the better performers may surprise you.

Pay Raise, a COLA and Locality Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 25, 2019 4:22 PM | Updated: Aug 9, 2019 4:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the differences in a COLA, pay raise and locality pay? Who is impacted by each of these?

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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%
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