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.

OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Helene

By Ian SmithOct 2, 2024 5:07 PM Human Resources Leave a comment

An emergency leave transfer program has been established to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene.

2025 PSHB Premiums Announced

By Ian SmithSep 26, 2024 8:25 AM Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The premiums for the inaugural 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program are now available.

2025 FEHB Premiums to Increase By 13.5%

By Ian SmithSep 25, 2024 4:08 PM | Updated: Nov 30, 2024 11:45 AM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2025 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums.

Bill Would Modify FEVS to Support Federal Managers

By Ian SmithSep 25, 2024 1:02 PM | Updated: Jan 11, 2025 3:35 PM Human Resources Leave a comment

A new bill would expand the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to gain more insight from federal managers.

How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work During a Government Shutdown

By Ian SmithSep 22, 2024 2:45 PM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?

Federal Employees Rate Their Benefits

By Ian SmithSep 20, 2024 8:15 AM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2023 Federal Benefits Survey results show how federal employees rate and use their benefits.

TSP’s I Fund Now Tracking New Index

By Ian SmithSep 10, 2024 1:31 PM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP’s I Fund now tracks a new benchmark index, a change that has been a long time coming.

2024 Sammies Winners Announced

By Ian SmithSep 9, 2024 7:00 AM Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The winners of the 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America (Sammies) awards have been announced.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 4% in August

By Ian SmithSep 6, 2024 7:05 AM Retirement Leave a comment

After climbing for two months in a row, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in August.

Biden Issues Alternative Pay Plan Letter for 2025 Federal Pay Raise

By Ian SmithAug 30, 2024 4:20 PM Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2025 federal pay raise.

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%
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