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

“Que Sera Sera” – Is it Playing as the Theme for Your Federal Retirement Planning?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMarch 3, 2022 9:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is your retirement plan? These are two different approaches that can have very different long-term outcomes.

If “Build Back Better” Doesn’t Extend 2017 Tax Cuts… What’s That Mean for Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerUpdated: February 28, 2022 2:42 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The growing debt our country is facing means that taxes are likely to rise in the future. What does this mean for your retirement?

Important Links on the OPM Website for Federal Employees About to Retire

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFebruary 25, 2022 8:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who are retiring soon will find these resources from OPM helpful in their planning.

Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 23, 2022 3:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.

7 Big TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Are Making

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 15, 2022 8:51 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making any of these mistakes with your TSP account?

Pay Raises, COLAs, Politics, 7.8% Inflation, and Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 9, 2022 9:39 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are the retirement decisions by federal employees impacted by politics and policy decisions?

Social Security Has Quietly Crossed Yet Another Financial Rubicon of Systemic Decay

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFebruary 8, 2022 2:00 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The cost of grandfathering Social Security benefits for existing retirees is now more expensive for future retirees than doing nothing.

OPM Retirement Backlog Soars to Another New High in January

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 5, 2022 9:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the trend of the retirement backlog at the Office of Personnel Management from October 2020 to January 2022

The OPM retirement backlog reached another new high in January 2022.

Planning on Retiring in 2022? How to Keep FEHB Coverage in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossFebruary 2, 2022 1:24 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees have some requirements they must meet in order to continue FEHB in retirement.

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJanuary 28, 2022 9:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are the top reasons as to why you should and should not consider paying your mortgage off early.

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Daily TSP Rates

May 19, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.8702 +0.01% +0.80%
F Fund $18.9486 +0.22% -9.28%
C Fund $59.2289 -0.57% -17.68%
S Fund $63.3279 +0.68% -24.10%
I Fund $33.6967 +0.68% -14.57%
L Income $22.4943 +0.02% -4.22%
L 2025 $11.3051 +0.03% -7.69%
L 2030 $38.8006 +0.04% -10.95%
L 2035 $11.5381 +0.05% -12.08%
L 2040 $43.2533 +0.05% -13.14%
L 2045 $11.7451 +0.06% -14.10%
L 2050 $25.5287 +0.06% -14.97%
L 2055 $12.3000 +0.06% -17.35%
L 2060 $12.2991 +0.05% -17.36%
L 2065 $12.2981 +0.06% -17.36%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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