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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.

Is ‘When Actually Employed’ Service Treated Differently From Full-Time Service?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSeptember 29, 2018 5:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?

Is Working after Retirement Worth the Costs?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJuly 12, 2018 3:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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Is it true that there is an income limit for federal retirees under FERS who work after retiring from federal service?

What Does ‘Creditable Civilian Service’ Mean?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 10, 2018 3:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?

How is Your Retirement Annuity Calculated When Switching From CSRS to FERS?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 11, 2018 11:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?

Will My Federal Retirement Benefits Be a Meaningful Source of Income for Me?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 22, 2018 3:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment
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I entered federal service late in my working life (at age 52). Will my federal retirement benefits be a meaningful source of income for me?

TSP and Combat Zone Pay

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApril 18, 2018 12:36 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment
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I contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan from tax exempt combat zone pay. What will happen when I begin withdrawing money from the TSP?

Marrying Before or After Your Federal Retirement: Pros vs. Cons

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMarch 14, 2018 10:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I’m retiring in a few years and I’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m not married. What are the pros and cons of marrying before or after retirement?

Is Common Sense All You Need to Plan Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMarch 12, 2018 12:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I’ve read about what to do with my TSP after retirement, but I believe all we can do is use common sense and hope that our money will grow and last.

Can I Estimate What My Monthly CSRS and Social Security Payments Will Be?

By Debbie VenselMarch 8, 2018 2:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

I’m confused about my 35 years of CSRS Offset and Social Security pensions. Can I estimate how much will I get in monthly pensions from both?

Can LEO Employees Extend Their Service Outside of Law Enforcement to Become Eligible for the 1.1% Annuity Computation?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFebruary 22, 2018 11:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can a law enforcement employee extend working years in a non-law enforcement capacity to become eligible for the 1.1% FERS annuity calculation?

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Daily TSP Performance

December 5, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.9052 +0.01% +3.89%
F Fund $18.7502 +0.58% +2.98%
C Fund $71.1348 -0.05% +20.76%
S Fund $71.1555 -1.17% +15.64%
I Fund $38.0914 -0.29% +12.22%
L Income $24.4885 -0.03% +7.17%
L 2025 $12.4354 -0.06% +8.86%
L 2030 $43.7167 -0.13% +11.88%
L 2035 $13.0587 -0.14% +12.64%
L 2040 $49.1853 -0.16% +13.40%
L 2045 $13.4044 -0.18% +14.04%
L 2050 $29.2533 -0.19% +14.70%
L 2055 $14.3520 -0.28% +17.03%
L 2060 $14.3502 -0.28% +17.03%
L 2065 $14.3483 -0.28% +17.03%
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