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Federal Employee Retirement

Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.

Looking for the Online Swiss Army Knife of Financial Calculators?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJul 1, 2025 2:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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This collection of over 450 financial calculators helps with retirement, budgeting, savings and more.

Protecting Your Pension: How to Spot a Scam as a Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJun 30, 2025 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are common scam tactics and ways you can protect yourself from falling prey to them.

A New TSP Fund Launches Today

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 30, 2025 7:00 AM | Updated: Jul 1, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The L 2075 Fund officially joins the TSP fund lineup today.

Would You Be Willing to Pay 15.6% Towards Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 27, 2025 4:18 PM | Updated: Jun 28, 2025 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Senate Republicans are reportedly considering a sharp increase to the amount federal employees pay towards their retirement benefits.

FERS Refund: Redeem Retirement Contribution Deductions or Defer Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJun 26, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Deciding between FERS refunds and deferred retirement impacts future finances. Consider age, service years, taxes, and growth potential before choosing.

New Horizons for TSP Investors: Introducing the L 2075 Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2025 12:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees investing in the TSP will soon have another fund option: the L 2075 Fund.

Why Asset Location Matters More Than Asset Allocation for Federal Professionals

By Johnny MedinaJun 23, 2025 11:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says federal employees should focus on asset location, not just allocation, in retirement planning.

Your TSP Beneficiaries and the Code of Federal Regulations

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 20, 2025 8:25 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2025 4:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Code of Federal Regulations is an online resource for gaining a deeper understanding of TSP beneficiaries.

Can You Trust the Government to Not Change the Rules on Roth?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJun 17, 2025 8:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the chances that the government changes the rules regarding Roth accounts?

Navigating Taxes in Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettJun 16, 2025 8:30 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2025 9:03 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees should not overlook taxes in retirement planning. Understand how pensions, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals impact your tax situation.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 30, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1711 +0.04% +2.22%
F Fund $20.2603 +0.35% +4.02%
C Fund $98.6743 +0.52% +6.18%
S Fund $92.0521 +0.52% +2.11%
I Fund $49.7247 +0.18% +18.69%
L Income $27.9579 +0.15% +4.55%
L 2030 $54.0610 +0.28% +7.17%
L 2035 $16.3639 +0.30% +7.62%
L 2040 $62.4426 +0.32% +8.06%
L 2045 $17.2069 +0.34% +8.44%
L 2050 $37.9654 +0.36% +8.79%
L 2055 $19.3201 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2060 $19.3178 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2065 $19.3155 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2070 $11.4479 +0.40% +9.90%
L 2075 $10.0000 % %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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