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Month: July 2021

Stocks and TSP Funds Setting Records

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 27, 2021 11:43 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2021 3:15 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

As stock prices go up, so do returns for TSP investors. Here is how leading TSP funds are faring in 2021.

VA Mandates COVID Vaccines for Medical Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2021 5:00 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021 4:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA has instituted a COVID vaccine mandate for all of its Title 38 employees.

Using Telework to Make Higher Salary While Living in Different Locality Pay Area

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 26, 2021 9:03 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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?

OPM Anticipates More Telework for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 24, 2021 5:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has published an extensive list of FAQs regarding telework policies in the post-COVID area.

Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs

By Brandon ChristyJul 23, 2021 12:18 PM | Updated: May 28, 2022 3:25 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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.

Hire to Fire

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJul 22, 2021 11:21 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Could a “Hire to Fire” concept work in federal government human resources?

Survey: Do You Favor or Oppose Adding a Mutual Fund Window to the TSP?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 21, 2021 11:21 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:55 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Do you favor or oppose a mutual fund window for TSP investors? Take this quick survey and submit your opinion.

Calls Continuing to Get Federal Employees Back to the Office

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 21, 2021 7:33 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Some lawmakers said the Biden administration is putting the interests of federal employee unions ahead of Americans’ needs in deciding when to reopen agency offices.

Don’t Make This Big TSP Retirement Mistake

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 20, 2021 2:48 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author describes a common mistake that he sees federal employees make that can leave their retirement savings in the TSP exposed to too much risk.

How to Tackle Student Debt for Early Career Feds

By Greg KlinglerJul 20, 2021 9:02 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some strategies for new federal employees for dealing with their student loan debts.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 21, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8418 +0.01% +1.30%
F Fund $21.0016 -0.31% +0.57%
C Fund $113.4140 -0.63% +3.56%
S Fund $108.8549 -0.80% +8.41%
I Fund $61.0076 -1.31% +9.94%
L Income $30.0457 -0.26% +2.74%
L 2030 $60.4983 -0.51% +4.13%
L 2035 $18.5104 -0.60% +4.70%
L 2040 $71.1685 -0.66% +4.99%
L 2045 $19.7386 -0.70% +5.24%
L 2050 $43.8323 -0.75% +5.49%
L 2055 $22.7995 -0.88% +6.39%
L 2060 $22.7968 -0.88% +6.39%
L 2065 $22.7940 -0.88% +6.39%
L 2070 $13.5096 -0.88% +6.39%
L 2075 $11.8007 -0.88% +6.39%
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