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

Using a “Big Toe”: How Federal Employees Can Find Balance in Their Retirement Planning

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyUpdated: May 6, 2022 12:20 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

When federal employees’ financial plans get out of balance, it can impair their future retirement years.

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

FERS Disability Retirement: The Reassignment Piece

By Cyril DubinApril 28, 2022 9:46 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

If you do not pursue a reasonable reassignment of your position, can you be declined for FERS disability retirement?

Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS

By Benjamin DergeApril 20, 2022 11:38 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?

Projecting Your 2023 COLA During Rapid Inflation: Is This New COLA Projection Impacting Your Retirement Plans?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 19, 2022 11:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is going up fast. So are the 2023 COLA estimates. Will this influence your decision about when to retire?

FERS Disability Retirement: A Disconnect Between the Legal and the Medical

By Robert McGillApril 14, 2022 3:14 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Woman pushing an elderly man in a wheelchair

The author says that the long standing lack of a quorum at the MSPB highlights inefficiencies in the FERS Disability Retirement application process.

Federal Retirement Elections – Decisions For Life, Better Get Them Right!

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaApril 14, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees face a number of benefits options when retiring, and it is important that they fully understand them to ensure they make the best selections.

Revisiting the 7 Biggest Risks to Federal Retirees 5 Years Later

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerApril 13, 2022 9:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are 7 risks federal employees face in retirement. Some of them have become a greater threat in the last 5 years.

“SECURE Act 2.0” Would Make Tax Changes in 2022 and Beyond

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApril 11, 2022 7:09 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A bill dubbed “SECURE Act 2.0” is moving through Congress. How would it impact the finances of federal employees?

Predicting the 2023 COLA and How to Avoid the Surprise of a Lower Annuity Payment

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 9, 2022 9:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the latest 2023 COLA prediction? If federal employees plan to retire in 2022, will they get the 2023 COLA?

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June 24, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9202 +0.01% +1.10%
F Fund $18.6585 -0.23% -10.67%
C Fund $59.4928 +3.06% -17.31%
S Fund $62.8538 +3.46% -24.67%
I Fund $32.5702 +2.79% -17.42%
L Income $22.4873 +0.71% -4.25%
L 2025 $11.2767 +1.26% -7.93%
L 2030 $38.6057 +1.81% -11.40%
L 2035 $11.4684 +1.98% -12.61%
L 2040 $42.9507 +2.15% -13.75%
L 2045 $11.6521 +2.30% -14.78%
L 2050 $25.3061 +2.46% -15.71%
L 2055 $12.1731 +2.99% -18.21%
L 2060 $12.1721 +2.99% -18.21%
L 2065 $12.1709 +2.99% -18.22%
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