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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.

Why Isn’t the President Giving Federal Retirees a Higher Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: January 10, 2017 7:50 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment
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Why isn’t the president giving a higher pay raise to federal retirees? I am a federal retiree and seeing current federal employees get a higher raise than me I feel is unfair.

Will Retiring in the Middle of December Lower My FERS Pension?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: January 7, 2017 6:57 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

I understand that there is often a “best date” to retire to maximize one’s pension, but I want to retire in the middle of December 2017 to take my family on vacation. What effect will that have on my FERS pension?

Can I Withdraw Just Pretax Contributions From My TSP?

By Brian KuhnUpdated: December 29, 2016 7:18 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment
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I have pretax contributions and Roth contributions in my TSP. Now that I have left federal service, can I start withdrawals of just the pretax money so the Roth balance can continue to grow?

Why are TSP Annuities the Least Popular Withdrawal Choice?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: December 22, 2016 8:36 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

FedSmith.com author John Grobe recently stated that TSP annuities are one of the least popular withdrawal choices for plan participants. One user wanted to know why this was the case. Here is his answer.

When Does an Employee Have to Retire to Receive the 2017 COLA?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 14, 2016 2:36 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

An employee who plans to retire on 1/3/2017 wants to know if he has to be off of the government’s payroll by 12/31/16 to receive the COLA. The author provides the answer.

How is the TSP Annuity Supplied by MetLife Calculated?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 12, 2016 3:04 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Can you tell me how the TSP annuity that is supplied by MetLife is calculated? I have been given a bunch of different answers and none match what the TSP rate is offering (which is of course much lower).

What is the Correct Pay When There is an Unscheduled Shift Change?

By Wayne ColemanUpdated: December 2, 2016 1:41 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
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What is the correct pay when there is an unscheduled shift change for a General Schedule employee?

What Happens if a Holiday Falls on My Day Off?

By Wayne ColemanNovember 2, 2016 5:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

If a holiday falls on a Monday and that’s my day off, does the holiday move to Tuesday or does my day off move to Tuesday?

Can Career Complacency Cause Retirement Regret?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyAugust 8, 2016 5:53 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment
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I am a 42 year old GS-10 FERS employee with 12 years of service. As long as I work at least 30 years and put 5% into the TSP, will my retirement income be that much different from someone that is a higher grade than me?

Interest Rates and Your TSP Annuity

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAugust 4, 2016 8:34 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

Have the low interest rates we have been having for the last several years affected the amount of money a person would be entitled to if he chose the TSP annuity option?

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Daily TSP Rates

June 29, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9272 +0.01% +1.14%
F Fund $18.7039 +0.58% -10.45%
C Fund $58.0883 -0.06% -19.26%
S Fund $60.8991 -1.00% -27.02%
I Fund $32.2201 -0.56% -18.31%
L Income $22.3896 -0.04% -4.67%
L 2025 $11.1857 -0.11% -8.67%
L 2030 $38.1500 -0.18% -12.45%
L 2035 $11.3194 -0.19% -13.74%
L 2040 $42.3411 -0.22% -14.98%
L 2045 $11.4747 -0.23% -16.08%
L 2050 $24.8943 -0.26% -17.09%
L 2055 $11.9299 -0.36% -19.84%
L 2060 $11.9289 -0.37% -19.85%
L 2065 $11.9278 -0.36% -19.85%
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