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Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.

FERS Disability Retirement SF 3112D: Agency Certification of Reassignment and Accommodation Efforts

By Scott SantarelliMay 19, 2019 10:11 AM | Updated: May 29, 2019 9:07 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the role of form SF 3112D in a FERS Disability Retirement application?

Legislation Aims to Boost Americans’ Retirement Savings

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2019 3:28 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Many Americans do not save nearly enough for retirement. Two Senators want to change that.

COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 9, 2019 4:06 PM | Updated: May 20, 2019 10:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.

How Much is the FERS Annuity Really Worth?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 8, 2019 3:24 PM | Updated: May 17, 2019 5:30 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The annuity is a big part of FERS, but what is it really worth to your overall retirement?

Should Sex Offenders Be Allowed to Get Federal Pensions?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 8, 2019 12:11 PM | Updated: May 17, 2019 5:30 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to prevent individuals convicted of pedophilia from receiving a federal pension.

Retirement Backlog Drops by 12% in April

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 7, 2019 6:19 AM | Updated: May 15, 2019 10:22 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM was able to get the retirement backlog back below 20,000 for the first time since December.

2019 Social Security Trustees Report: Finally Some Good News?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMay 4, 2019 8:15 AM | Updated: May 14, 2019 11:18 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author discusses the 2019 Social Security trustees report and why it appears to contain good news on the surface.

Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 3, 2019 12:49 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A bill in Congress would allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.

How Rebalancing Your TSP May Improve Long Term Results

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonApr 29, 2019 1:39 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Rebalancing your TSP portfolio can potentially reduce risk and improve returns. The author describes how this works.

Am I Allowed to Contribute to Both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 24, 2019 2:14 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2021 12:44 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Can I contribute to both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?

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Daily TSP Performance

May 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8657 +0.01% +1.42%
F Fund $20.9401 +0.12% +0.28%
C Fund $116.0963 +0.29% +6.01%
S Fund $109.4965 +0.40% +9.05%
I Fund $61.5532 -0.18% +10.92%
L Income $30.1996 +0.05% +3.27%
L 2030 $61.0590 +0.09% +5.10%
L 2035 $18.7105 +0.11% +5.83%
L 2040 $71.9984 +0.11% +6.21%
L 2045 $19.9834 +0.12% +6.54%
L 2050 $44.4091 +0.13% +6.88%
L 2055 $23.1647 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2060 $23.1620 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2065 $23.1591 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2070 $13.7260 +0.14% +8.10%
L 2075 $11.9897 +0.14% +8.10%
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