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Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.

Want to Retire? Here’s How

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2004 8:32 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

Retirement planning is critical to any federal employee who wants to be able to retire. The first step is developing a retirement plan. Here are suggestions for what to include in your personal retirement plan.

Should You “Juice Up” Your Retirement Investment? Here Is What Happened to One Retired Fed

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 6, 2004 8:40 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

This retired Air Force employee lost more than $300,000 of his retirement funds by using a hedge fund.

Creative Retirement: Using Government Experience to Create a New Lifestyle

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

This former IRS employee has learned how to have an exciting retirement traveling around the world.

Inflation Fears and Its Impact On Your Retirement Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The performance of the F fund is impacted by interest rates and this fund can have a negative return for investors.

Allocating Your Investment Funds: New Options May Be Coming Your Way

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 21, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

TSP considers adding life cycle funds to investment options for TSP investors

S Fund Tops Other TSP Funds Again in January

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 2, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

TSP funds continued their upward momentum in January, especially the stock funds.

TSP Stock Funds Up (Again); Feds Have Lowest Cost Ratio Available Anywhere

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 30, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

The federal TSP program is one of the best investment deals available to any investor anywhere. And return rates for January are up across the board in stock funds.

Dow Hits 10,000. What Does It Mean for Your TSP?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

Your TSP stock funds are looking much healthier than a year ago.

Federal Retirement Provisions: Employees vs. Congresspersons

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 8, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The article compares retirement benefits for Congressional representatives and federal employees

S Fund Continues to Shine for TSP Investors

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 2, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

TSP funds are all up for November

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Daily TSP Performance

April 30, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8633 +0.01% +1.41%
F Fund $20.9159 +0.11% +0.16%
C Fund $115.7553 +1.03% +5.70%
S Fund $109.0550 +1.86% +8.61%
I Fund $61.6621 +1.77% +11.12%
L Income $30.1832 +0.40% +3.21%
L 2030 $61.0033 +0.78% +5.00%
L 2035 $18.6908 +0.93% +5.72%
L 2040 $71.9167 +1.01% +6.09%
L 2045 $19.9594 +1.08% +6.42%
L 2050 $44.3528 +1.15% +6.74%
L 2055 $23.1318 +1.38% +7.95%
L 2060 $23.1290 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2065 $23.1261 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2070 $13.7064 +1.38% +7.94%
L 2075 $11.9726 +1.38% +7.94%
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