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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, annual COLA updates, and more.

What Type of Federal Retirement Do You Qualify For?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 26, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are the retirement options for federal employees and the qualifying criteria for each.

OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 25, 2025 7:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.

How Often Do You Check Your TSP Balance?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciMar 21, 2025 9:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Checking your TSP account balance too often can be detrimental to your long-term investment returns.

Postponed and Deferred Retirement Are Not the Same!

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 18, 2025 8:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the primary differences between postponed and deferred retirement?

The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 17, 2025 12:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.

Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.

Why Warren Buffett Is Holding Cash and What Federal Employees Can Learn from It

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMar 12, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Warren Buffett is holding a lot of cash right now. What can federal employees learn from this?

Are You Ready for Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMar 11, 2025 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some practical steps federal employees can take to ensure their retirement readiness.

How Could the March 13, 2025, Deadline Affect Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMar 11, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Trump administration is working to cut waste in government, but there are implications for the federal employees whose lives are impacted.

Can Unused Sick Leave Increase Your Retirement Eligibility Age?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 7, 2025 11:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What impact does unused sick leave have on a federal employee’s retirement eligibility?

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Daily TSP Performance

June 20, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1474 +0.03% +2.10%
F Fund $20.0524 +0.05% +2.95%
C Fund $94.8852 -0.21% +2.11%
S Fund $88.9293 -0.18% -1.36%
I Fund $48.0271 -0.70% +14.63%
L Income $27.6422 -0.08% +3.37%
L 2025 $14.2278 -0.09% +3.39%
L 2030 $52.8155 -0.22% +4.70%
L 2035 $15.9524 -0.24% +4.92%
L 2040 $60.7438 -0.26% +5.12%
L 2045 $16.7085 -0.28% +5.29%
L 2050 $36.8008 -0.30% +5.46%
L 2055 $18.6241 -0.37% +5.92%
L 2060 $18.6218 -0.37% +5.92%
L 2065 $18.6193 -0.37% +5.92%
L 2070 $11.0353 -0.37% +5.93%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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