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How to Double Your TSP Account

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApril 14, 2021 4:01 PM
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These are some planning tips to help maximize the growth of your TSP account over the course of your federal career.

WGI: An Automatic Pay Raise for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 16, 2021 8:33 AM
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Only about 1 for every 1,000 federal employees is denied a within-grade increase (WGI). Here is why.

Federal Employees Respond: Stay Away from My TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 11, 2021 12:43 PM
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Several proposals have been made to modify the TSP to reflect political objectives. FedSmith readers are remarkably unified in opposition to the proposals.

White House 2022 Pay Raise Proposal Not Here Yet

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 10, 2021 10:33 AM
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Federal employees who are anxious to find out what the White House wants to give them for a pay raise next year will have to wait a while longer.

Proposed TSP Changes: For Better or Worse?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 10, 2021 6:15 PM

Are recent proposals to change the TSP beneficial? Take this survey and express your opinion.

Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 2, 2021 12:29 PM
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OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.

7 Health Milestones That Might Lower Your Life Insurance Premium

By Eric EdwardsApril 2, 2021 9:08 AM
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These lifestyle changes can help federal employees reduce their life insurance premiums.

Soaring Stock Market Means More TSP Millionaires

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: April 8, 2021 12:41 PM
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The rising stock market has rewarded TSP investors who have stayed invested for the long term.

97.79% Return in 12 Months With Best Performing TSP Fund

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 1, 2021 2:14 PM
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TSP investors are primarily long-term investors. This TSP Fund has provided a return of 97.79% in 12 months.

Social Divesting Proposal Threatens to Gut Some TSP Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 31, 2021 4:18 PM
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From two sources, the TSP is being asked to dump fossil fuels from TSP funds. Could the president issue an Order that would hold up in court?

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Daily TSP Rates

April 15, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5635 0.00% +0.33%
F Fund $20.7038 +0.39% -2.32%
C Fund $62.3491 +1.11% +11.51%
S Fund $83.3150 +0.92% +12.28%
I Fund $37.9512 +0.55% +7.24%
L Income $22.8033 +0.23% +2.36%
L 2025 $11.6892 +0.44% +4.75%
L 2030 $41.1044 +0.56% +6.00%
L 2035 $12.3278 +0.61% +6.56%
L 2040 $46.5892 +0.67% +7.13%
L 2045 $12.7501 +0.71% +7.61%
L 2050 $27.9032 +0.75% +8.12%
L 2055 $13.6608 +0.88% +10.06%
L 2060 $13.6607 +0.88% +10.06%
L 2065 $13.6606 +0.88% +10.06%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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