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Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.

Understanding the Difference Between Money Market Funds and Money Market Accounts

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyOct 7, 2024 8:05 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
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These are some important things to know about money market accounts.

Annual Leave Payout Taxed at 40%?!

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 13, 2024 8:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Federal employees with a large annual leave payout at retirement could be surprised with a large tax bill if they do not plan properly.

Am I Taking Too Much Risk With My TSP?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzAug 6, 2024 12:25 PM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A retired federal employee wants to know if her TSP account is invested too aggressively.

Can I Retire at MRA?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzJun 21, 2024 9:39 AM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A federal employee asks if it is possible to retire at age 57 given his financial situation.

Can We Double Our TSP in 10 Years?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzApr 18, 2024 9:21 AM | Updated: Dec 20, 2024 11:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment

Can your TSP account be doubled in 10 years? An analysis of one couple’s situation evaluates the possibility.

Federal Employee Retention Pay and a Promotion

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 28, 2024 1:44 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2024 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment
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What is retention pay? When is it terminated? What if an employee on retention pay receives a promotion?

Who Invented the Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 1, 2023 6:35 AM | Updated: Sep 7, 2023 3:50 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
Illustration of the Capitol building in Washington, DC with the words 'government shutdown' written over it

When does the government shutdown? The answer dates back to 1980.

The TSP’s G Fund: What You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 29, 2023 6:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment

How is the G Fund interest rate calculated? If inflation takes off, will money invested in the G fund earn a higher interest rate?

Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 14, 2023 10:30 AM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?

Why Do I Not Get a COLA Until Age 62?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 8, 2023 2:52 PM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Why is there no cost of living adjustment (COLA) until age 62?

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Daily TSP Performance

June 23, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1545 +0.04% +2.13%
F Fund $20.0994 +0.23% +3.19%
C Fund $95.7987 +0.96% +3.09%
S Fund $89.6852 +0.85% -0.52%
I Fund $48.1630 +0.28% +14.96%
L Income $27.7051 +0.23% +3.61%
L 2025 $14.2616 +0.24% +3.63%
L 2030 $53.0546 +0.45% +5.17%
L 2035 $16.0312 +0.49% +5.43%
L 2040 $61.0681 +0.53% +5.68%
L 2045 $16.8035 +0.57% +5.89%
L 2050 $37.0222 +0.60% +6.09%
L 2055 $18.7553 +0.70% +6.67%
L 2060 $18.7530 +0.70% +6.67%
L 2065 $18.7506 +0.71% +6.67%
L 2070 $11.1131 +0.71% +6.68%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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