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Federal Employee Retirement

Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 10, 2025 12:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees dodged a bullet on proposed benefits cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other important tax changes to be aware of.

The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 9, 2025 1:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.

OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 22% in June Amid Claims Surge

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 8, 2025 9:13 AM | Updated: Jul 10, 2025 11:29 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal retirement claims surged in May and June 2025, driving the highest mid-year spike in the OPM retirement backlog in six years.

Early Roth TSP and Roth IRA Withdrawal Strategies for Federal Law Enforcement

By James D. CroninJul 7, 2025 1:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Both the Roth TSP and IRA offer tax benefits for FERS Special Category Employees (SCEs). Start early, fund both, and track contributions for optimal retirement.

Can TSP RMDs Mean a Bigger Bill From the IRS?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJul 7, 2025 7:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

RMDs can push retirees into higher tax brackets. Strategic Roth conversions can mitigate this, saving significant taxes over time. Plan wisely!

SSA on Track to Complete WEP and GPO Adjustments by November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 3, 2025 7:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA anticipates being finished processing payments for all individuals impacted by the WEP and GPO by the fall.

How Federal Employees Can Protect Their Wealth

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 2, 2025 9:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are some things federal employees have at their disposal to help protect their financial assets.

Looking for the Online Swiss Army Knife of Financial Calculators?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJul 1, 2025 2:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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This collection of over 450 financial calculators helps with retirement, budgeting, savings and more.

Protecting Your Pension: How to Spot a Scam as a Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJun 30, 2025 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are common scam tactics and ways you can protect yourself from falling prey to them.

A New TSP Fund Launches Today

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 30, 2025 7:00 AM | Updated: Jul 1, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The L 2075 Fund officially joins the TSP fund lineup today.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 9, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1915 +0.01% +2.33%
F Fund $20.1827 +0.38% +3.62%
C Fund $99.6266 +0.61% +7.21%
S Fund $94.3664 +0.86% +4.68%
I Fund $49.9550 +0.52% +19.24%
L Income $28.0470 +0.19% +4.88%
L 2030 $54.3910 +0.39% +7.82%
L 2035 $16.4717 +0.43% +8.33%
L 2040 $62.8845 +0.46% +8.83%
L 2045 $17.3360 +0.50% +9.25%
L 2050 $38.2673 +0.52% +9.66%
L 2055 $19.5094 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2060 $19.5070 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2065 $19.5046 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2070 $11.5600 +0.60% +10.97%
L 2075 $10.0977 +0.60% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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