A new decade is upon us. From all of us at Serving Those Who Serve:
Happy New Year!
Here’s a quick glance at important information for Federal Employees in 2020:
2020 COLA
For Social Security Recipients, FERS annuitants, & CSRS annuitants: 1.6%
2020 Pay Raise
General Scale Pay Increase: 2.6%
w/ locality pay: 3.1%
Military Pay Increase: 3.1%
2020 TSP Contributions
2020 Maximum: $19,500
Catch-Up Amount: $6,500
-Also in 2020:
The Lifecycle “L” Funds will be separated by 5-year increments instead of 10. The L-2020 fund will mesh with the L-Income Fund and the following Funds will be added: L-2025, L-2035, L-2045, L-2055, & L-2060.
Starting in October, Federal employees will be able to utilize Paid Family Leave!
Also beginning this October, new employees will automatically start contributing 5% to receive the maximum match from the Government.
Here’s to having a Great 2020!
Until Next Time,
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2020 Federal Employees