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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.

Contributing to an IRA Outside of the TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 30, 2014 6:08 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Under what circumstances can you contribute to a Roth IRA outside of the TSP?

Should I Apply for Retirement 6 Months in Advance?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 22, 2014 6:22 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

My OPM officer is saying that if I apply for retirement 6 months in advance, the application will “only sit in a folder.” Can you suggest what I should do?

Calculating Your High Three Salary

By Ehren ClovisJuly 14, 2014 12:13 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Does OPM base the CSRS retirement calculation on an employee’s high-three annual BASE PAY or LOCALITY PAY when determining the annual retirement payment?

Postponing Retirement Under FERS

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 9, 2014 9:14 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

If I elect a postponed retirement to age 62, will I receive an increased annuity?

Withdrawing Government Annuity Early

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 1, 2014 9:27 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

Is there a program that allows a federal employee to withdraw from their government annuity early?

Was the FERS Special Supplement Terminated?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 26, 2014 5:17 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

I thought the FERS special retirement supplement was terminated in the FY14 Budget – has it been reinstated?

Recommendation for Financial Planners

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 18, 2014 4:57 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

What are some good resources for finding a financial planner?

Suspending Social Security Benefits

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 11, 2014 7:52 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

I’m 67 years old and I’ve been receiving benefits since I was 66. I’m working part time and want to suspend these benefits; however the SSA office told me I could have done this before I turned 67, but not now. Could they be incorrect?

What Forms Do I Need to Designate My TSP to My Children?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 4, 2014 6:33 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

What forms do I need to get to the TSP to set it up so that all that is in there will go to my children?

Is Military Time Creditable Towards the FERS Multiplier?

By Ehren ClovisJune 3, 2014 4:32 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

Does 3 years of Military Time that was “bought back”along with 17 years of civilian Federal Service count toward 20 years of creditable service making one eligible for a FERS 1.1% multiplier if that person retires after age 62?

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August 18, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9972 +0.01% +1.56%
F Fund $19.0430 +0.12% -8.83%
C Fund $65.3098 +0.24% -9.23%
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I Fund $33.5909 -0.29% -14.83%
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L 2030 $40.4990 +0.06% -7.05%
L 2035 $12.0812 +0.07% -7.94%
L 2040 $45.4309 +0.07% -8.77%
L 2045 $12.3691 +0.08% -9.53%
L 2050 $26.9557 +0.08% -10.22%
L 2055 $13.1050 +0.09% -11.94%
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L 2065 $13.1029 +0.09% -11.96%
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