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Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.

Your TSP Account and the Presidential Election

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 1, 2004 10:10 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

In our most recent poll, readers pick George Bush over John Kerry on the issue of implementing policies that result in higher TSP returns.

Retirement Shock Number Three: Inflation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2004 7:50 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

The rate of inflation can have a big impact on your standard of living in retirement.

Edwards Will Help in November Say Most Readers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 20, 2004 7:33 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Will the selection of John Edwards help Kerry in November? Most readers say “yes” but a number of readers have strong opposition.

Firing a New Fed Can Be a Good Thing

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 15, 2004 7:55 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The probationary period is the last and possibly the most important step in the hiring process.

Former MSPB Chair to be Nominated as IG for HHS

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 13, 2004 11:02 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Daniel Levinson nominated to be IG at HHS

Millions Wasted With Federal Cars and Airplanes Says GAO

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 12, 2004 10:12 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

GAO says the federal government doesn’t really know how many cars and airplanes it owns or what it costs to maintain them.

Retirement Shock Number Two: Where Is All My Money Going?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 12, 2004 7:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

Your expenses may not go down after you retire so plan accordingly.

Billions Wasted in DoD Because of Duplicate Business Systems

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 9, 2004 7:33 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Dept. of Defenses has too many business systems and no central repository of information necessary to manage effectively.

Bomb Scare Leads to Federal Office Evacuation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 7, 2004 6:26 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Authorities in Ft.Worth received a bomb threat for the federal building there.

Smoking Wars

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 6, 2004 7:32 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Most readers are in favor of a smoking ban in the federal workplace–including a total ban on smoking

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April 10, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8154 +0.01% +1.16%
F Fund $20.9622 -0.12% +0.39%
C Fund $109.4304 -0.10% -0.08%
S Fund $103.1166 -0.39% +2.70%
I Fund $60.3073 +0.45% +8.68%
L Income $29.7669 +0.02% +1.79%
L 2030 $59.4657 +0.03% +2.35%
L 2035 $18.1407 +0.03% +2.61%
L 2040 $69.6327 +0.03% +2.72%
L 2045 $19.2855 +0.03% +2.82%
L 2050 $42.7658 +0.04% +2.92%
L 2055 $22.1381 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2060 $22.1355 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2065 $22.1327 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2070 $13.1177 +0.05% +3.31%
L 2075 $11.4584 +0.05% +3.31%
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