Is the TSP’s F Fund a “Risky Investment”?
Several readers have asked FedSmith.com about the risks of investing in bonds. Our advice: Investing in a bond fund is necessary to have a diversified investment portfolio.
Pay & Benefits
If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Topics include TSP, FEHB, or pay raises for federal workers.
C Fund Skyrockets in October
The TSP’s C Fund had a positive return in October of more than 8%–the best return since the height of the bull market way back in 2000.
TSP C Fund Down for 7 of 9 Months But October is Looking Good
With the C Fund down more than 20% in the past twelve months, fund investors are looking for a respite. They may get one in October if the stock trend continues for the last several days of October.
TSP Common Stock Continues to Lose Ground: 10.87% for September
C Fund Loses about 11% in September
Update on Your C Fund Rate of Return
The S&P Index results are now available for the past month and the past quarter. The C Fund is based on this index so readers can get a close idea of how their fund is doing now.
OPM To Audit Health Care Costs
Costs of the FEHB continue to go up each year. The impact on retirees is significant and legislation is pending that may provide some relief. The long-term challenge to OPM will be to control costs and to balance benefits.
