FedSmith Readers Opposed to the Upcoming TSP Mutual Fund Window
A majority of our readers indicated they are not keen on the new TSP mutual fund window. Here are the results of our recent survey on the topic.
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A majority of our readers indicated they are not keen on the new TSP mutual fund window. Here are the results of our recent survey on the topic.
Federal pay raises granted over 8 years totaled 13.1%, however, the actual average salary went up 18.6%. In DC, the average salary went up 21%.
What are some ways that federal employees in the middle of their careers can address their student loan debts?
The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
The Federal Government is running out of money. It usually just borrows a lot more. Now, it cannot do that. Here is where the TSP’s G Fund steps in to help.
The C Fund in the TSP has been up in each of the past six months. Performance is rotating among different markets (and TSP funds). Here is how funds performed in July and through the year.
As stock prices go up, so do returns for TSP investors. Here is how leading TSP funds are faring in 2021.
If an employee is engaging in a work situation using telework, and is outside the locality pay area for the office, will the employee receive locality pay?
If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.