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Why the TSP’s I Fund Is Outperforming—and How Long the Advantage May Last

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 28, 2026 10:26 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The TSP’s I Fund is still outperforming U.S. stock funds. The trend has momentum, but it is not guaranteed to last. Here’s what is driving the I Fund’s performance.

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Executive Order Restricting Collective Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 27, 2026 11:23 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions sued to stop an executive order excluding them on security grounds; brief wins faded as appeals stalled collective bargaining.

What Parts of a Federal Employee’s Retirement Income Are Taxed?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 27, 2026 9:05 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees will find that most of their retirement income is subject to taxes. Planning ahead helps reduce tax surprises in retirement.

FEGLI Option C Refund for Life Insurance with No Eligible Family Member

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeFeb 26, 2026 1:41 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees may get a refund of FEGLI Option C premiums if no eligible family members were covered while premiums were deducted.

Standard Deduction or Itemize? What Federal Employees Should Know for 2025

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFeb 26, 2026 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees: Don’t assume last year’s tax approach works in 2025—higher SALT caps mean itemizing could finally beat the standard deduction.

Trump’s TSP-for-All Proposal: What It Means for Workers—and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 25, 2026 11:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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President Trump proposed a TSP-style retirement plan for workers without a 401(k). Here’s how it compares to the TSP and what it means for TSP investors.

Avoiding the Tax Trap: What the Elimination of WEP and GPO Means for Your Income and Taxes

By John MasonFeb 25, 2026 8:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2025 Social Security Fairness Act removed WEP and GPO, boosting CSRS retirees’ benefits and income, but also created new tax and Medicare implications.

Federal Employee Divorce and FERS: Dividing Federal Pension and TSP

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiFeb 24, 2026 1:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Divorcing as a federal employee involves dividing FERS, TSP, and survivor benefits by court order, impacting retirement income and future financial planning.

Performance Ratings Overhaul: OPM Proposal Could Reshape Federal Employees’ Evaluations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2026 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has proposed major changes to its performance management system. It could curb ratings, allow rating distributions, and make it easier to address poor performance.

Mastering Roth Conversions: How Federal Employees Can Slash Retirement Taxes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 23, 2026 1:15 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Strategically utilizing Roth conversions is a way that federal employees can reduce their tax burden in retirement.

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Daily TSP Performance

February 27, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7241 +0.02% +0.70%
F Fund $21.2657 +0.22% +1.84%
C Fund $110.2562 -0.42% +0.68%
S Fund $103.9385 -1.30% +3.52%
I Fund $62.3412 -0.06% +12.34%
L Income $29.8127 -0.09% +1.95%
L 2030 $59.9725 -0.21% +3.23%
L 2035 $18.3197 -0.25% +3.62%
L 2040 $70.4153 -0.28% +3.88%
L 2045 $19.5251 -0.30% +4.10%
L 2050 $43.3443 -0.32% +4.31%
L 2055 $22.4980 -0.41% +4.99%
L 2060 $22.4956 -0.41% +4.99%
L 2065 $22.4931 -0.41% +4.99%
L 2070 $13.3315 -0.41% +4.99%
L 2075 $11.6451 -0.41% +4.99%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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