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News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.

Planning on Retiring in 2022? Reasons for Federal Retirees to Enroll (or Not Enroll) in Medicare Part B

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossMay 27, 2022 9:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hands holding a sheet of paper on a desk that reads 'Medicare Part B'; a calculator, book and reading glasses are seen lying off to the side

Should retired federal employees enroll in Medicare Part B? These are reasons to enroll (or not) in retirement.

Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 25, 2022 9:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.

Will You Be Required to Use the Roth TSP?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzMay 23, 2022 7:48 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author discusses a proposed change to TSP contributions under “SECURE Act 2.0” and a strategy he advises impacted federal employees to consider.

Should You Stop Making TSP Contributions?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMay 18, 2022 12:15 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Should federal employees stop making TSP contributions in light of the ongoing stock market volatility?

Coming Soon! New Login Process for OPM Retirement Services Online

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 18, 2022 7:32 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Retired federal employees who use the OPM Retirement Services Online website will have a new required login process starting May 26.

7 Tips for Early Career Federal Employees

By Jennifer MeyerMay 17, 2022 3:42 PM Categories Retirement

These are 7 tips (plus one bonus suggestion) for federal employees in the early stages of their careers. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement.

How to Save Your Investment Portfolio in 2022

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMay 13, 2022 9:03 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The stock market has had a great run over the last decade, but volatility has returned in 2022. How should investors prepare?

Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA Prediction, and How Much Your TSP is Declining

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: May 12, 2022 10:04 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation rate is driving the cost of every day items way up over the past year according to data from BLS

The increase in the inflation rate slowed in April but is still rising at a pace not experienced in decades. What is the impact on the 2023 COLA and the TSP?

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops By Nearly 4% in April

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: May 6, 2022 3:56 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2020 to April 2022

The OPM retirement backlog finally reversed course in April and declined for the first time so far in 2022.

Elimination of WEP and GPO Would Be Unfair

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMay 5, 2022 8:51 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that a bill proposing to do away with the WEP and GPO would actually be unfair.

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Daily TSP Rates

June 27, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9244 +0.02% +1.12%
F Fund $18.5924 -0.35% -10.98%
C Fund $59.3180 -0.29% -17.55%
S Fund $62.7862 -0.11% -24.75%
I Fund $32.5400 -0.09% -17.50%
L Income $22.4757 -0.05% -4.30%
L 2025 $11.2661 -0.09% -8.01%
L 2030 $38.5536 -0.13% -11.52%
L 2035 $11.4511 -0.15% -12.74%
L 2040 $42.8803 -0.16% -13.89%
L 2045 $11.6316 -0.18% -14.93%
L 2050 $25.2591 -0.19% -15.87%
L 2055 $12.1492 -0.20% -18.37%
L 2060 $12.1482 -0.20% -18.37%
L 2065 $12.1470 -0.20% -18.38%
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