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If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Topics include TSP, FEHB, or pay raises for federal workers.

Soaring Stock Market Means More TSP Millionaires (84,808)

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 1, 2021 12:32 PM
Golden medal labeled with '1,000,000' and a dollar sign depicting an achievement of becoming a millionaire

The rising stock market has rewarded TSP investors (including millionaires) 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. SmithApril 1, 2021 9:29 AM
Four vertical stacks of coins growing in size from left of right with plants growing out of the top of each with a trend line pictured above moving in an upward direction

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
Clear glass piggy bank filled with a layer of dirt and grass with a grass symbol of the earth inside of it depicting green or socially responsible spending/investing

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?

Expanding the TSP to Help Poor Americans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 29, 2021 2:03 PM
White piggy bank labeled 'TSP' sitting on top of a book on a desk next to cash and a calculator

Would adding 100 million new investors into the TSP change your retirement program?

135% Return in This TSP Fund in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 23, 2021 12:55 PM
Bull wearing a face mask imposed over rising financial graph - COVID-19 bull market

It has been one year since the stock market bottomed. One TSP fund has returned 135% in this time.

Bill Would Rescind New Emergency Paid Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 23, 2021 9:30 AM
Congressional Capitol building in Washington, DC with a spread of cash pictured over and behind it depicting government spending

New legislation has been introduced to rescind some of the spending provisions in the new COVID-19 stimulus bill.

Formal Guidance Expected Soon on Emergency Paid Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 19, 2021 3:27 PM
Close up of the face of a $100 bill with Benjamin Franklin pictured wearing a surgical face mask; a pocket watch sits on top of the $100 bill to the right of Franklin's photo

A Postal Service memo says that OPM will be issuing guidance soon on the new COVID-19 emergency leave benefit for federal employees.

Say Goodbye to Long-Term Government Bonds

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMarch 19, 2021 9:21 AM

What does the prospect of higher interest rates mean for your retirement savings?

Do This if Your Spouse is Under FERS Too!

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMarch 11, 2021 9:46 AM

When two federal employees are a married couple under FERS, they have different benefits considerations than families with only one federal employee.

COVID Stimulus Bill Includes 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 11, 2021 4:18 PM
Image of the capitol building (Congress) in Washington, DC surrounded by cash and US Treasury checks

Tucked inside of the new $1.9 trillion COVID relief package is a unique benefit for federal employees: emergency paid leave.

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Daily TSP Rates

April 20, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5671 0.00% +0.36%
F Fund $20.6730 +0.15% -2.47%
C Fund $61.8208 -0.68% +10.57%
S Fund $80.9492 -1.57% +9.09%
I Fund $37.7731 -1.50% +6.74%
L Income $22.7551 -0.23% +2.14%
L 2025 $11.6363 -0.49% +4.27%
L 2030 $40.8602 -0.64% +5.37%
L 2035 $12.2467 -0.71% +5.86%
L 2040 $46.2527 -0.77% +6.36%
L 2045 $12.6504 -0.83% +6.77%
L 2050 $27.6692 -0.89% +7.21%
L 2055 $13.5231 -1.09% +8.95%
L 2060 $13.5230 -1.09% +8.95%
L 2065 $13.5229 -1.09% +8.95%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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