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Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 23, 2025 11:36 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.

New Policy Could Offer Large Cash Bonuses to Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 22, 2025 12:40 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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OSC has established a new policy designed to incentivize whistleblowers to report waste or wrongdoing by encouraging agencies to offer cash rewards.

Legislation Reintroduced to Establish Inspector General for FRTIB

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 22, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Legislation has been reintroduced to create an inspector general to oversee the FRTIB.

Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 21, 2025 1:30 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.

Recent Federal Retirees: Lower Your Medicare Part B Premium With One Form

By Neil Cain and Austin CostelloMay 21, 2025 10:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal retirees can appeal high Medicare Part B premiums via SSA-44 if their income drops post-retirement, ensuring premiums reflect current income.

Why Some of Your Contributions Should Be in Roth TSP

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 20, 2025 2:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees can balance their TSP contributions between Traditional and Roth to optimize tax savings now and tax-free growth later.

How to Strategically Time Your Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 20, 2025 9:49 AM | Updated: May 21, 2025 3:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The timing of your retirement can have a big impact on your benefits as a federal employee. These are some important considerations.

Federal Employee Benefits Cuts: What’s In, What’s Out in Latest Legislative Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 19, 2025 12:43 PM | Updated: May 21, 2025 4:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Important changes were made to proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits after the House Budget Committee advanced the latest bill.

Federal Retirement Reforms: Winners, Losers, and the Bottom Line

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 19, 2025 7:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A new CBO report analyzes the proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits and their estimated impact on the federal deficit.

National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2025 2:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.

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May 22, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0801 +0.01% +1.74%
F Fund $19.7598 +0.22% +1.45%
C Fund $92.7731 -0.04% -0.17%
S Fund $86.4035 +0.23% -4.16%
I Fund $47.4296 -0.07% +13.21%
L Income $27.4080 +0.01% +2.49%
L 2025 $14.1040 +0.01% +2.49%
L 2030 $52.0827 0.00% +3.24%
L 2035 $15.7145 +0.01% +3.35%
L 2040 $59.7778 0.00% +3.45%
L 2045 $16.4288 0.00% +3.53%
L 2050 $36.1557 0.00% +3.61%
L 2055 $18.2597 -0.02% +3.85%
L 2060 $18.2573 -0.02% +3.85%
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L 2070 $10.8192 -0.02% +3.86%
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