Author: Ian Smith

Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He has over 20 years of combined experience in media and government services, having worked at two government contracting firms and an online news and web development company prior to his current role at FedSmith.

Report Offers Recommendations to Trump Administration for Managing Telework

By Ian SmithJan 16, 2025 8:02 AM Current Events Leave a comment

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A new report examines the current state of telework in the federal government and makes suggestions for how to best manage it during the Trump administration.

Number of TSP Millionaires Hits Another Record High in 2024

By Ian SmithJan 15, 2025 11:41 AM | Updated: Jan 17, 2025 8:23 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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There is a new record number of TSP millionaires thanks to recent strong stock market performance.

First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress

By Ian SmithJan 9, 2025 9:56 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2025 9:31 PM Current Events Leave a comment

Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.

OPM Retirement Claims Processing Finishes 2024 in Strong Position

By Ian SmithJan 8, 2025 7:10 AM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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The OPM retirement backlog was slashed in 2024 to levels not seen since 2016. Here is a detailed breakdown of the numbers.

Will Federal Employees Get an Extra Holiday for Inauguration Day?

By Ian SmithJan 7, 2025 8:05 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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Inauguration Day in 2025 presents a unique scenario for federal employees in the Washington, DC area.

Snow Closes Agency Offices in DC for Second Day in a Row

By Ian SmithJan 6, 2025 9:44 PM Current Events Leave a comment

Snow has caused federal agency offices in the Washington, DC area to close for the second day in a row.

Snow Closes Agency Offices in DC Area on Monday

By Ian SmithJan 5, 2025 7:54 PM Current Events Leave a comment

A winter storm warning has closed DC area agency offices on Monday.

TSP Releases January 2025 Processing Schedule

By Ian SmithJan 3, 2025 1:15 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP has released some important notices for tax planning purposes.

Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More

By Ian SmithDec 31, 2024 11:50 AM Current Events Leave a comment

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What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?

Fund	Last	%	YTD
G Fund	$18.8089	+0.01%	+0.29%
F Fund	$19.4639	-0.20%	-0.07%
C Fund	$96.7344	+0.53%	+4.10%
S Fund	$95.4289	+0.35%	+5.85%
I Fund	$43.2972	+0.40%	+3.34%
L Income	$27.0808	+0.12%	+1.27%
L 2025	$13.9507	+0.13%	+1.37%
L 2030	$51.7264	+0.27%	+2.54%
L 2035	$15.6236	+0.30%	+2.75%
L 2040	$59.5006	+0.32%	+2.97%
L 2045	$16.3698	+0.34%	+3.16%
L 2050	$36.0652	+0.37%	+3.35%
L 2055	$18.2908	+0.46%	+4.03%
L 2060	$18.2884	+0.46%	+4.03%
L 2065	$18.2858	+0.46%	+4.02%
L 2070	$10.8359	+0.46%	+4.02%
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