When Does the TSP Modernization Act Go Into Effect?
FedSmith readers have been asking when the changes under the TSP Modernization Act go into effect. We now have an answer.
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.
Politics, Fossil Fuel and the TSP
A bill has been introduced to create a Climate Choice Stock Fund to mitigate the dangers of climate change for TSP investors.
How to Access Your TSP While Working
How can you access your TSP account while still working? There are several available options.
Should Federal Employees’ Bonuses and Pensions be Provided to the Public?
One Congressman wants to make federal employees’ bonuses and pensions publicly available.
Quick Financial Tips for Federal Employees
The author lists several tips for federal employees when it comes to their pay, benefits and retirement.
COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises
Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.
Legislation Introduced to End USPS Pre-Funding Mandate
Legislation has been introduced to do away with the USPS pre-funding requirement for retiree benefits in an effort to turn around the agency’s ailing finances.
Which TSP Funds Are Ahead in This Vibrant Stock Market?
How did the TSP funds perform in April, and what is the most popular fund among plan participants?
OPM Issues Guidance on New Religious Compensatory Time Off Rule
OPM has issued important guidance on how agencies should utilize the new rule on federal employees requesting compensatory time off for religious reasons.
OPM Issues Final Rule Regarding Compensatory Time Off for Religious Observances
Federal employees may soon have a new way to make up time taken off from work for religious reasons.
