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Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 15, 2022 2:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to permanently expand telework in the federal government.

Bills Would Require Publishing Agency Reopening Plans, Reimbursing Dependent Care Costs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2020 8:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would require federal agencies to publish their reopening plans online to facilitate the safety of their employees.

Connolly Accuses Labor Department of Overstepping its Authority on TSP’s I Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 29, 2020 7:52 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House Oversight Committee has now stepped into the ongoing political battle over the TSP’s I Fund.

Lawmakers Seek Benefits for Federal Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 14, 2020 1:48 PM | Updated: Apr 27, 2020 10:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Two lawmakers outlined their legislative priorities for federal employees and contractors amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers Seeking 3.6% Raise for Federal Workers in 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 7, 2019 3:32 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Pink piggy bank next to four stacks of coins that get progressively taller going from left to right topped with wooden blocks that spell out '2020' depicting a 2020 pay raise, salary increase

Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 3.6% pay raise in 2020.

Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Appeal Rights to Postal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2019 9:47 AM | Updated: Feb 5, 2019 8:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to extend MSPB appeal rights to some Postal employees.

Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 20, 2018 1:13 PM | Updated: Nov 29, 2018 5:21 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation has the potential to increase the size of COLAs paid to some federal retirees.

Congressmen Press OPM for Answers About FLTCIP Premium Increases

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2017 2:10 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2017 12:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two Congressmen are asking OPM for details on what the agency plans to do to curtail future premium increases for FLTCIP enrollees.

Legislation Would Extend Appeal Rights to Some Postal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 21, 2017 9:55 AM | Updated: Feb 23, 2017 12:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.

‘Antiquated Assumptions’ About Federal Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 12, 2017 3:37 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What changes are likely to occur to your pay and benefits? These are some proposed changes federal workers might see under a new administration based on what we know today.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 13, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7525 +0.01% +0.84%
F Fund $20.8661 -0.13% -0.08%
C Fund $106.3817 -0.59% -2.86%
S Fund $98.4072 -0.26% -1.99%
I Fund $56.7641 -1.25% +2.29%
L Income $29.3408 -0.21% +0.33%
L 2030 $57.9922 -0.44% -0.18%
L 2035 $17.6176 -0.52% -0.35%
L 2040 $67.4749 -0.56% -0.46%
L 2045 $18.6524 -0.60% -0.55%
L 2050 $41.2842 -0.64% -0.64%
L 2055 $21.2355 -0.77% -0.90%
L 2060 $21.2330 -0.77% -0.90%
L 2065 $21.2304 -0.77% -0.91%
L 2070 $12.5829 -0.77% -0.91%
L 2075 $10.9912 -0.77% -0.91%
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