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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, 2023 COLA update and more.

How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettDecember 8, 2023 9:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.

Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Federal Firefighters

By Benjamin DergeDecember 7, 2023 2:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

Federal firefighters have different retirement rules than most other federal employees under FERS.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to New 2023 Low

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 5, 2023 5:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

After growing by 5% in October, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course and dropped to a new low for the year.

I am a Millionaire; How Much Can I Spend in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerDecember 4, 2023 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Can a federal employee who is a millionaire retire comfortably? Here is one real life example.

IG: OPM Still Has Work to Do to Improve Retirement Applications Process

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 30, 2023 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A recent IG report offers suggestions on ways OPM can improve its retirement applications process for federal employees.

Is Dental/Vision Insurance Under FEDVIP Worth Keeping Into Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 30, 2023 8:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Is dental/vision insurance under FEDVIP worth keeping into retirement? These are some considerations.

What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 27, 2023 8:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.

Before You File Your Taxes, Think About an IRA Contribution

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterNovember 21, 2023 12:50 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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IRAs offer benefits that set them apart from qualified employer sponsored retirement plans such as the TSP.

Is Annuity a Bad Word… or a Good Option?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsNovember 20, 2023 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What types of annuities are there? Are they good or bad?

4 Retirement Expenses You May Not Be Prepared For

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerNovember 16, 2023 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are 4 expenses you may not have considered that can derail your retirement.

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Daily TSP Performance

December 8, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.9118 +0.01% +3.93%
F Fund $18.7198 -0.41% +2.81%
C Fund $71.7290 +0.41% +21.77%
S Fund $72.0139 +0.68% +17.04%
I Fund $38.4741 +0.16% +13.35%
L Income $24.5509 +0.08% +7.44%
L 2025 $12.4780 +0.11% +9.23%
L 2030 $43.9662 +0.20% +12.52%
L 2035 $13.1400 +0.21% +13.34%
L 2040 $49.5171 +0.23% +14.16%
L 2045 $13.5009 +0.25% +14.86%
L 2050 $29.4773 +0.27% +15.58%
L 2055 $14.4863 +0.36% +18.13%
L 2060 $14.4845 +0.36% +18.13%
L 2065 $14.4826 +0.36% +18.13%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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