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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.

3 Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 2, 2023 9:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are three ways you can lose or reduce your Social Security benefits and how to avoid them.

How High Interest Rates Affect Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 2, 2023 9:06 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising as have interest rates. How can this impact your retirement?

SECURE Act 2.0 and Your TSP Account

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFebruary 1, 2023 2:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Roth and requirement minimum distribution (RMD) changes are among some of the changes impacting TSP participants under the SECURE Act 2.0.

4 Things That Can Boost Your Savings in 2023

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJanuary 26, 2023 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Changes on tap for 2023 offer federal employees an incentive to save more towards retirement.

How to Avoid Processing Delays with Your Federal Retirement Application

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 25, 2023 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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OPM has provided some guidelines for federal employees on ways to avoid delays with processing their retirement applications.

Key Federal Benefits Changes in the SECURE Act 2.0

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJanuary 23, 2023 8:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The SECURE Act 2.0 recently became law, and it contains some important changes that can impact federal employees and their retirement planning.

3 More Mistakes That Can Ruin a Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerUpdated: January 23, 2023 3:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

The author explains the final three ways federal employees can ruin their retirements from her series 10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement.

SECURE Act 2.0: Important Changes You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJanuary 18, 2023 8:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The SECURE Act 2.0 became law as part of the 2023 omnibus spending bill. These are some of the key provisions federal employees need to know.

You Can Still Contribute to an IRA for 2022

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJanuary 17, 2023 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It is not too late to make Traditional and Roth IRA contributions for 2022, but the deadline is coming up fast.

2024 COLA? 2022 Inflation 6.5%, COLA 8.7%, Average Raise 4.6%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 12, 2023 10:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
December 2022 inflation rate 6.5% 2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of December 2022 and its impact on everyday items: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars, gas

The 2022 inflation rate was 6.5% at the end of the year. The COLA for 2023 was 8.7%. What is likely to happen with the 2024 COLA?

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Daily TSP Rates

February 6, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3040 +0.03% +0.40%
F Fund $18.6657 -0.66% +2.52%
C Fund $63.1439 -0.61% +7.20%
S Fund $69.0927 -1.23% +12.29%
I Fund $36.3636 -1.16% +7.13%
L Income $23.3800 -0.23% +2.32%
L 2025 $11.8078 -0.36% +3.36%
L 2030 $41.0241 -0.56% +4.99%
L 2035 $12.2255 -0.62% +5.45%
L 2040 $45.9332 -0.68% +5.90%
L 2045 $12.4942 -0.73% +6.30%
L 2050 $27.2088 -0.77% +6.68%
L 2055 $13.2248 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2060 $13.2235 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2065 $13.2220 -0.88% +7.84%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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