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

Bill Would Turn Up the Heat on Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 14, 2022 1:38 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would require two federal agencies to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees when using air conditioning.

Bill Would Prohibit Some Federal Employees From Owning Stocks

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 2, 2022 9:28 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would prohibit some federal employees and their spouses from owning individual stocks while working for the government.

Fauci Leaving Federal Service With Big Pension But Not Retiring?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 22, 2022 1:34 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Dr. Anthony Fauci appears to be leaving federal service but does not intend to retire despite having a very large federal pension.

GAO Agrees to Investigate TSP Website Problems

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 11, 2022 6:33 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

GAO has agreed to investigate the recent problems that have plagued the TSP since the launch of the new website and features in June.

Why A Recession in 2022 Will Be Unlike Any Other

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAugust 2, 2022 6:33 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that the 2022 recession is likely to be different from any that have occurred in the past.

Corrupt Government, Rigged Elections and Strangers in a Strange Land

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 28, 2022 8:39 AM Categories Current Events

Do we live in a country with a corrupt government and rigged elections? Poll results from the University of Chicago show deep distrust of government.

What Has Your Experience Been With Using the New TSP Website?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 27, 2022 9:03 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Some federal employees and retirees have reported problems they encountered with the TSP website after its recent upgrades. What has your experience been?

IRS Increases 2022 Mileage Rate Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: June 11, 2022 10:41 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The IRS has increased the 2022 mileage rate for official travel for the remainder of the year to offset soaring gas prices.

2022 Sammies Finalists Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2022 12:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The finalists for the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medals (Sammies) have been announced in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.

How to Deal with Rising Interest Rates

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApril 27, 2022 9:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Interest rates are projected to increase to deal with rapidly rising inflation in 2022. What does this mean for federal employees?

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January 27, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2859 +0.01% +0.29%
F Fund $18.7842 -0.05% +3.17%
C Fund $62.5031 +0.25% +6.11%
S Fund $67.6445 +0.83% +9.94%
I Fund $36.8512 -0.16% +8.57%
L Income $23.3499 +0.05% +2.18%
L 2025 $11.7887 +0.07% +3.20%
L 2030 $40.9362 +0.11% +4.76%
L 2035 $12.1983 +0.12% +5.21%
L 2040 $45.8251 +0.13% +5.65%
L 2045 $12.4635 +0.14% +6.04%
L 2050 $27.1382 +0.15% +6.40%
L 2055 $13.1782 +0.19% +7.46%
L 2060 $13.1770 +0.19% +7.46%
L 2065 $13.1756 +0.19% +7.47%
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