Author: Ian Smith

Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He has over 30 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.

TSP Releases 2024 Year-End Processing Schedule

By Ian SmithDec 2, 2024 5:20 PM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP has released its processing schedule for the end of 2024.

What Federal Employees Should Know About DOGE

By Ian SmithNov 25, 2024 1:15 PM | Updated: Mar 3, 2025 3:41 PM Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

There has been a lot of news about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What could this mean for federal employees?

2025 Medicare Part B Premiums Increasing

By Ian SmithNov 22, 2024 7:50 AM Retirement Leave a comment

These are the amounts you can expect to pay for Medicare Part B in 2025.

USPS Loses $9.5 Billion in FY 2024

By Ian SmithNov 18, 2024 8:05 AM Agency News Leave a comment

The annual losses at the Postal Service continue to mount.

House Passes WEP and GPO Repeal Bill

By Ian SmithNov 14, 2024 2:38 PM Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation that would eliminate the WEP and GPO has passed the House and it appears to have more momentum than in the past.

2025 Federal Holidays

By Ian SmithNov 13, 2024 1:55 PM | Updated: Jan 11, 2025 10:57 AM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2025?

Are You Ready for FEHB Open Season?

By Ian SmithNov 11, 2024 9:05 AM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Open Season for the 2025 FEHB plan year is underway. Here is some information to help.

OPM Retirement Backlog Posts Small Increase in October

By Ian SmithNov 6, 2024 6:50 AM Retirement Leave a comment

Despite a reversal in October, the OPM retirement backlog remains at one of its lowest levels in years.

Historical FEHB Premium Increases for Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield

By Ian SmithNov 4, 2024 7:40 AM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Health insurance costs continue to go up each year. How much have FEHB premiums under Blue Cross Blue Shield risen since 2019?

2025 TSP Contribution Limit Increasing 2.2%

By Ian SmithNov 1, 2024 2:09 PM | Updated: Nov 19, 2024 3:34 PM Retirement Leave a comment

The IRS has announced the 2025 annual contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.

Fund	Last	%	YTD
G Fund	$19.8756	+0.01%	+1.47%
F Fund	$20.9126	+0.19%	+0.15%
C Fund	$116.5741	+0.81%	+6.45%
S Fund	$110.4989	+1.26%	+10.05%
I Fund	$61.9907	+1.00%	+11.71%
L Income	$30.2562	+0.28%	+3.46%
L 2030	$61.2632	+0.54%	+5.45%
L 2035	$18.7833	+0.63%	+6.24%
L 2040	$72.3002	+0.69%	+6.66%
L 2045	$20.0724	+0.73%	+7.02%
L 2050	$44.6187	+0.78%	+7.38%
L 2055	$23.2981	+0.93%	+8.72%
L 2060	$23.2952	+0.93%	+8.72%
L 2065	$23.2923	+0.93%	+8.72%
L 2070	$13.8049	+0.93%	+8.72%
L 2075	$12.0586	+0.93%	+8.72%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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