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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.

Pension Reform Showdown: Lawmakers Oppose FERS Contribution Hike

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 16, 2025 6:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Opposition to proposed retirement benefits cuts for federal employees among House lawmakers may put the legislative proposal in jeopardy.

Additional Details Regarding Proposed Cuts to Federal Employee Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2025 8:45 AM | Updated: May 16, 2025 5:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Details continue to emerge about proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.

How to Avoid These Common Federal Employee Retirement Mistakes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 14, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making any of these four common retirement mistakes? Learn what these are and how they can be avoided.

Inflation, 2026 COLA and the Latest Consumer Price Index

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 13, 2025 10:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation is at its lowest level since February 2021, just before it started rapidly increasing along with COLA rates for federal retirees.

4 Reasons to Avoid Traditional TSP

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMay 13, 2025 9:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are some reasons why federal employees may want to consider avoiding the traditional TSP.

Federal Employee Success: Top Career-Boosting Certifications Revealed

By Jason KayMay 12, 2025 2:51 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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Certifications can be a way for federal employees to boost their annual income, but it is important to choose the right ones.

Probationary Employees Seeking Reinstatement Denied by Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2025 7:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A DC judge notes that with all the cases filed in court, “whiplash ensued”. Here is a summary of a very recent case decision brought by former probationary employees.

The Benefit Federal Employees Can’t Afford to Lose

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiMay 9, 2025 8:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The FEHB is a valuable benefit for federal employees, but they must meet certain eligibility requirements to have it in retirement.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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