Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • More News
    • Court Cases
    • Current Events
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

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.

The TSP Turns 25

By W. Lee RadcliffeApr 12, 2012 6:02 PM | Updated: Jul 8, 2019 1:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

In light of the 25th anniversary of the TSP, the author examines a hypothetical scenario to see how a typical federal employee would have fared investing under the plan.

RSC Budget Would Increase Pension Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 28, 2012 9:18 AM | Updated: Jul 26, 2017 2:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Republican Study Committee has released a budget blueprint for FY 2013 which would mandate increased pension contributions for all federal workers rather than just new hires.

10 Potential Mistakes To Avoid When Considering Retirement

By Jason VisnerMar 27, 2012 9:59 PM | Updated: Jun 27, 2018 4:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines ten common mistakes federal retirees should strive to avoid to get the most out of their retirement benefits.

It’s Never Too Late to Start Retirement Planning

By Stewart BradleyMar 23, 2012 8:42 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 10:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines some basic strategies people can use to be financially prepared for retirement.

Is the Roth TSP Right for Me?

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinMar 20, 2012 7:40 AM | Updated: Nov 26, 2017 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines the similarities and differences between the Roth TSP and the traditional TSP to help participants understand if the new Roth option is right for them.

Phased Retirements and CSRS Employees

By Robert F. BensonMar 13, 2012 8:36 PM | Updated: Oct 17, 2016 12:39 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author provides a follow up to his previous article about the proposed phased retirement; this time, he looks at its estimated savings in the federal budget.

Phased Retirement: How Would It Impact Your Federal Annuity?

By Robert F. BensonMar 9, 2012 11:18 AM | Updated: Oct 17, 2016 12:39 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author compares pension options for federal employees late in their careers who would like to work fewer hours to the phased retirement bill that was recently passed by the Senate.

Choosing between FEHB and TFL

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 6, 2012 6:28 PM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author goes into some of the additional details of TRICARE for Life and discusses dual enrollment in this program and the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.

Contemplating Retirement? Learn from the Experiences of a Former Federal Employee

By Steve OppermannMar 6, 2012 6:51 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 5:19 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Only you can decide when it is time to retire. Careful planning is essential for anyone. Here are considerations based on the real life experience of one former federal employee.

Contemplating Retirement: Shared Experiences from a Retired Federal Employee

By Steve OppermannFeb 28, 2012 8:56 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 5:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Are you ready to retire? A former federal employee shares his experience and provides advice to things to consider before you make a final decision.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page181 Page182 Page183 Page184 Page185 Page186 Page187 … Page222 Next →

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Take Our Poll

Do you invest in one of the TSP L Funds?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Daily TSP Performance

July 7, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1871 +0.05% +2.31%
F Fund $20.1212 -0.23% +3.30%
C Fund $99.0960 -0.78% +6.64%
S Fund $93.3167 -1.04% +3.51%
I Fund $49.5056 -1.03% +18.16%
L Income $27.9819 -0.23% +4.64%
L 2030 $54.1366 -0.54% +7.32%
L 2035 $16.3872 -0.60% +7.78%
L 2040 $62.5354 -0.65% +8.22%
L 2045 $17.2334 -0.70% +8.60%
L 2050 $38.0274 -0.75% +8.97%
L 2055 $19.3668 -0.89% +10.15%
L 2060 $19.3644 -0.89% +10.15%
L 2065 $19.3619 -0.89% +10.15%
L 2070 $11.4754 -0.90% +10.16%
L 2075 $10.0239 -0.89% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

News Categories

  • Agency News
  • Court Cases
  • Current Events
  • Federal Employee Pay News
  • Federal Employee Retirement
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Links
  • Q&A

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2025 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use