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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.

A Nightmare Scenario for One Former Fed

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 11, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Sep 8, 2021 4:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Prepare for your retirement with advance financial planning. This article outlines one former Fed who made a big mistake.

Are You a “Bull” or a “Bear?” Your TSP Needs to Know

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 6, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Mar 18, 2020 6:34 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Should TSP investors move out of stocks to preserve their retirement funds? This article examines the primary arguments.

Stocks Down (again) in February?Your TSP Stock Investments Will Follow

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 2, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Stock funds in the TSP are down in February

Thrift Savings Plan Funds May Be Used to Avoid Government Default

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 19, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The TSP G fund will be used as one way to help the government remain solvent until a new debt ceiling is passed.

C Fund Down 22% for Year; 5.85% for December

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Stocks down, bonds up for December. F fund has best return for TSP investors

Will Homeland Security Employees Opt to Retire?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2002 12:00 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 11:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Large numbers of feds are eligible to retire. DHS is no exception

Is the S Fund for You? Why a Diversified Portfolio May Provide More Security for Your Retirement Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 10, 2002 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A diversified portfolio of small and larger company stock (as well as bonds) will provide investors with a diversified portfolio that may provide more potential for financial security than investing in just one fund.

C Fund Up Again in November

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2002 12:00 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 11:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The TSP’s C fund has been good to investors for two months in a row with a postive return of about 5.7% in November.

New TSP Record Keeping System to Be Delayed (Again)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 14, 2002 12:00 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 10:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board says that problems with the new system prevent it from implementing a new record keeping system

TSP Investors Coping, Changing with Bear Market In Stocks

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 10, 2002 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 6, 2022 11:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

TSP investors are changing how they invest their retirement funds in this bear market. Many are also changing their retirement plans.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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