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

Why I Don’t Like the 4% Rule

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJanuary 13, 2022 9:56 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 4% rule is a common spending strategy in retirement. Although very popular, the author says there are some flaws with it.

Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 10, 2022 9:15 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?

2021 Monthly Average Was the Second Highest OPM Retirement Backlog in a Decade

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 6, 2022 6:25 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2020 to December 2021

OPM’s retirement backlog drifted higher to finish 2021.

3 Expensive Mistakes Federal Employees Make at Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJanuary 5, 2022 1:45 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are three common and potentially costly retirement mistakes that federal employees will want to avoid.

Reduce Your Retirement Tax Bill by Strategic Giving

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbDecember 27, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How can donations help you reduce your taxes in retirement? These are some strategies.

Can Social Security Pay its Bills?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDecember 22, 2021 9:08 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that Social Security should be at the top of the Treasury Secretary’s priority list, but that it appears it may not be.

Top Ways for Federal Retirees to Boost Their Income in 2022

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 16, 2021 9:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

With inflation rising and health insurance costs increasing every year, federal retirees need to budget carefully. These are some helpful resources.

The Social Security Earnings Test

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyDecember 15, 2021 8:06 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Will you be subject to the Social Security earnings test? If so, it can cause a reduction in your benefits.

What Inflation Does to Your Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDecember 9, 2021 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising at a much higher rate than usual. How can this impact a federal employee’s retirement?

Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10

By Steven PuckettDecember 7, 2021 3:05 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.

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Daily TSP Rates

May 20, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.8715 +0.01% +0.81%
F Fund $19.0127 +0.34% -8.97%
C Fund $59.2382 +0.02% -17.66%
S Fund $63.2517 -0.12% -24.20%
I Fund $33.9360 +0.71% -13.96%
L Income $22.5130 +0.08% -4.14%
L 2025 $11.3194 +0.13% -7.58%
L 2030 $38.8666 +0.17% -10.80%
L 2035 $11.5596 +0.19% -11.91%
L 2040 $43.3398 +0.20% -12.97%
L 2045 $11.7701 +0.21% -13.91%
L 2050 $25.5858 +0.22% -14.78%
L 2055 $12.3294 +0.24% -17.16%
L 2060 $12.3286 +0.24% -17.16%
L 2065 $12.3276 +0.24% -17.17%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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