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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.

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How to Create Your Retirement Portfolio

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 24, 2023 9:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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There is no shortage of strategies for managing an investment portfolio. This is one approach that has proven effective.

8 Milestone Ages for Federal Employee Retirement Planning

By Jesse BlackUpdated: February 23, 2023 1:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are 8 important ages that have a significant impact on retirement planning for federal employees.

How to Avoid Taxes on Your Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsUpdated: February 23, 2023 10:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are some ways to help federal retirees reduce their tax burdens.

Massive Changes to RMDs: What Federal Retirees Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 17, 2023 10:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
New RMD ages under the SECURE Act 2.0

The SECURE Act 2.0 made some important changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules that impact your retirement savings.

How 2023 COLA Payments Work

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 15, 2023 11:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Was the 2023 COLA applied to your annuity less than you expected? Here is how the COLA system works and variations that may impact federal retirees.

Lawmakers Want to Increase COLAs for Some Retired Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 15, 2023 2:38 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to potentially increase the COLAs for some federal retirees in some years.

2023 Inflation: Still High, But Going Down— 2024 COLA Will Not Match 2023

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 14, 2023 9:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Inflation rates for the last 12 months as of January 2023 on food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars and gasoline

The 2023 inflation rate will impact next year’s COLA and TSP balances. Here is the latest information on 2023 inflation and the 2024 COLA.

TSP Withdrawal Rules and Options

By Steven PuckettFebruary 10, 2023 10:16 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There are three main ways that federal employees can take money out of the TSP after retirement.

What Happened to the Money in Our Social Security Trust Fund?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFebruary 9, 2023 9:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author challenges the claim that Congress raided the Social Security trust fund money and spent it on other programs.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 20, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3808 +0.03% +0.84%
F Fund $18.6769 -0.48% +2.58%
C Fund $60.8596 +0.89% +3.32%
S Fund $62.3656 +0.93% +1.36%
I Fund $35.1497 +1.25% +3.56%
L Income $23.2062 +0.25% +1.56%
L 2025 $11.6407 +0.38% +1.90%
L 2030 $40.0180 +0.59% +2.41%
L 2035 $11.8905 +0.65% +2.56%
L 2040 $44.5436 +0.70% +2.69%
L 2045 $12.0844 +0.75% +2.81%
L 2050 $26.2495 +0.80% +2.92%
L 2055 $12.6524 +1.01% +3.17%
L 2060 $12.6512 +1.01% +3.18%
L 2065 $12.6497 +1.01% +3.18%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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