Pay & Benefits

Too much TSP?

A new study offers the unconventional view that contributing more money to the TSP is a bad idea.

Pay & Benefits

Taking stock

A mid-year review of federal pay and benefits news.

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Bonuses in the cards

Say good-bye to cold cash bonuses, and hello to a new form of on-the-spot awards.

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Long-term care is coming

Discounted long-term care insurance rates are one step closer to becoming a reality.

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Less taxing retirement

Should you have to pay taxes on health insurance after you retire?

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Good to be golden

For the over-50 set, more retirement savings help may be on the way.

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TSP limits lifted

The annual limit on Thrift Savings Plan contributions will rise to $15,000 by 2006.

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Standing pat on pay

The Bush administration is standing by its 3.6 percent average pay raise for federal workers in 2002.

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Upping the SES pay cap

A bill to increase SES pay hits the House. Plus: jumping in the new S and I funds and adjusting federal pensions.

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Past TSP performance

A look at the 10-year performance of the five funds in the new Thrift Savings Plan.

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Congress calls for higher federal pay raise

Federal workers should get a 4.6 percent average pay raise next year rather than President Bush’s proposed 3.6 percent raise, lawmakers said late Thursday night.

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Pay parity pursuit

A Senate Republican speaks out for a higher federal pay raise next year.

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TSP countdown

The revamped Thrift Savings Plan, with two new investment options, debuts in five days.

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Eyeing health benefits, premiums

Your health insurance premiums will probably rise substantially again next year, but don’t expect new benefits for your money.

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Understanding TSP contributions

Answers to your questions on how to map out TSP contributions.

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Pushing a pay raise

A 4.6 percent average federal pay raise is looking more and more likely. Plus, bills on the Hill, IRAs and smart TSP planning.

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The cost of benefits

Why so many federal pay and benefits ideas never become reality. Plus, pay parity and TSP expenses.

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A quicker TSP start

New employees have to wait for up to a year to begin receiving matching contributions on their TSP investments—at least for now.

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Free health care!

Some Defense civilians get a break on health insurance premiums. Plus, higher TSP limits and long-term care news.

Pay & Benefits

Meet the S fund

Learn about a new TSP fund, available in May, that covers a diverse range of companies.