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Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.

Pay, Politics and Payback: An Evolving Civil Service

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 10, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The civil service system is evolving. Federal employees are part of a political system and their representatives are taking strong political positions – whether most employees in the civil service know or care about the consequences.

New Labor Relations Program for DoD Unveiled

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 8, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Dept of Defense is moving out to implement a new labor relations structure reflecting the most significant changes to the LR program since 1978.

3.5 Percent Military Pay Raise in 2005–What About Civilians?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 1, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The President has proposed a 3.5% pay raise for the military for 2005. The civilian pay process will be more complex than usual this year.

Kerry Leads Bush in Latest Poll

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 1, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

In the latest FedSmith.com poll, federal employees showed a preference for John Kerry over George Bush.

TSP Stock Funds Up (Again); Feds Have Lowest Cost Ratio Available Anywhere

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 30, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The federal TSP program is one of the best investment deals available to any investor anywhere. And return rates for January are up across the board in stock funds.

Flying first class at AID

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 30, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Senior AID officials, including the IG, flew business class at taxpayer expense when not allowed by agency regulations.

Budget Changes Coming to Most Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 29, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Some agencies are going to see an increase in their budgets but most are likely to see cuts as the impact of the huge federal budget deficit is felt.

How A Political Campaign May Impact Your Health Insurance Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 26, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Federal Employees Health Benefits program is getting a lot of attention from politicians. It may have an impact on federal employees.

Politics, Pay and the Federal Budget

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 20, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

There are a lot of reasons not to like the omnibus spending bill. Here are a few of the reasons it may not pass quickly.

Which Democrat Will Unions Support?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 18, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Unions have different interests and these differences are reflected in the campaign to win the Democratic nomination.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 26, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.5004 +0.01% +1.54%
F Fund $18.4739 +0.07% +1.46%
C Fund $64.9565 +1.31% +10.27%
S Fund $64.4145 +1.47% +4.69%
I Fund $37.1748 +0.96% +9.52%
L Income $23.6452 +0.31% +3.48%
L 2025 $11.9441 +0.46% +4.56%
L 2030 $41.5215 +0.74% +6.26%
L 2035 $12.3715 +0.81% +6.71%
L 2040 $46.4774 +0.88% +7.15%
L 2045 $12.6391 +0.94% +7.53%
L 2050 $27.5228 +1.00% +7.91%
L 2055 $13.3960 +1.20% +9.24%
L 2060 $13.3945 +1.20% +9.24%
L 2065 $13.3928 +1.20% +9.24%
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