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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.

Will You Ever Be Rich as a Federal Employee?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 13, 2006 8:50 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Most employees will never be rich and did not enter federal service with that goal in mind. On the other hand, how does one define “rich?”

2007 COLA Continues Upward in July

By FedSmith.comAugust 17, 2006 7:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The rate of inflation is continuing its upward trend. This means that federal retirees will get a bump up in annuity payments in 2007 to help cover the rising cost of living.

Are You Saving Too Much for Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 9, 2006 8:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Retirement can be a time to reap the benefits of your lifetime of work. Keep in mind that you will still need an income and you may need more money than you think.

Nearing Retirement? You Probably Have Reason to be Thankful

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 2, 2006 9:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Nearing retirement? You are probably in the CSRS. Be thankful; you are in a system that is a remnant of America’s golden economic age.

“When I’m Sixty-Four”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 25, 2006 8:12 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Are you ready for retirement–however you define it? Plan ahead. Millions of Americans who once thought “don’t trust anyone over 30” may be wondering “will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four?”

2007 COLA for Retirees Continues To Go Up

By FedSmith.comJuly 20, 2006 7:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The COLA adjustment for retirees won’t be final until the September figures are calculated. For now, the differential is 3.1%.

Who Wins the Survivor Annuity: Wife Number 1 or Wife Number 2?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJune 29, 2006 8:04 PM Categories Court Cases, Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A court of appeals finds that OPM had an obligation to to check out the facts of a case that impact the election of a survivor annuity. The case is therefore sent back to the Board for a new decision based on the finding of the court.

Retirement May Pay More than Working

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 15, 2006 8:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Many Federal retirees are on track for a 2.9% increase next year–and the figure is likely to be higher by the end of September.

Can a Lower Paid Employee Save Enough for Retirement? Here is One Example

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2006 7:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

FedSmith spoke to a man who makes less than most federal employees but follows a plan that should work for anyone wanting a secure retirement.

Fed Gets Bill from OPM for $18,112

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 14, 2006 7:58 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A federal employee on disability retirement has to follow the rules regarding “being restored to earning capacity.” This federal employee got a bill from OPM for over $18,000.

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Daily TSP Rates

February 1, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2954 +0.01% +0.35%
F Fund $18.9280 +0.69% +3.96%
C Fund $63.2578 +1.05% +7.39%
S Fund $69.4009 +1.78% +12.79%
I Fund $37.1139 +0.84% +9.34%
L Income $23.4386 +0.31% +2.57%
L 2025 $11.8531 +0.46% +3.76%
L 2030 $41.2639 +0.69% +5.60%
L 2035 $12.3051 +0.76% +6.14%
L 2040 $46.2591 +0.83% +6.65%
L 2045 $12.5896 +0.88% +7.11%
L 2050 $27.4288 +0.94% +7.54%
L 2055 $13.3394 +1.07% +8.78%
L 2060 $13.3382 +1.07% +8.78%
L 2065 $13.3368 +1.07% +8.78%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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