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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.

How to Calculate Your FERS Retirement Pension

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 9, 2022 2:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Do you know how to calculate your FERS retirement pension? Here is a basic overview.

Should You File Early for Social Security?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerNovember 9, 2022 8:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Deciding when to apply for Social Security is an important decision. These are some factors to consider.

What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 8, 2022 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.

OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed By 5.3% in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 5, 2022 9:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by over 1,400 total claims in October.

Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 4, 2022 9:26 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees planning to retire at the end of 2022 to take advantage of the large 2023 COLA are likely to be disappointed.

Do You Have to Quickly Spend an Inherited IRA?

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinNovember 3, 2022 2:38 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Do IRA beneficiaries have a short time window to withdraw from their inheritance?

How To Reduce Taxes in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOctober 31, 2022 12:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Federal employee taxes in the 24% tax bracket compared when working vs. retired

Tax planning strategies both before and after retirement are crucial to minimize the amount of taxes paid over the course of a lifetime.

How Not to Lose Your FEHB in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOctober 27, 2022 10:26 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees can lose FEHB coverage in retirement unless they meet certain criteria.

Is the Premise, “ALL Federal Employees Need an Advisor” a Myth?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyOctober 25, 2022 7:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Do all federal employees need a financial advisor, or would some be ok to invest on their own?

Medicare’s 2023 IRMAA Brackets and Part B Premiums Change

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOctober 24, 2022 1:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

2022 inflation and a policy shift on a drug used in clinical trials lowered 2023 Medicare Part B premiums and increased the IRMAA brackets.

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Daily TSP Rates

January 31, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2935 +0.01% +0.34%
F Fund $18.7991 +0.37% +3.25%
C Fund $62.6030 +1.47% +6.28%
S Fund $68.1902 +2.38% +10.82%
I Fund $36.8039 +0.46% +8.43%
L Income $23.3661 +0.33% +2.26%
L 2025 $11.7985 +0.50% +3.28%
L 2030 $40.9794 +0.77% +4.87%
L 2035 $12.2120 +0.84% +5.33%
L 2040 $45.8799 +0.92% +5.78%
L 2045 $12.4792 +0.98% +6.17%
L 2050 $27.1741 +1.04% +6.54%
L 2055 $13.1978 +1.23% +7.62%
L 2060 $13.1966 +1.23% +7.62%
L 2065 $13.1952 +1.23% +7.63%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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