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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 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.

Should You Delay Your RMD?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOctober 24, 2022 6:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Many people don’t realize that RMDs can be delayed. Is this a good idea?

2023 TSP Contribution Limit Increasing Over 9%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: October 22, 2022 9:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The IRS has announced the 2023 annual contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.

4.1% Differential Between 2023 Pay Raise, COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 19, 2022 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising fast, and the 2023 COLA was just announced. Even with a projected 2023 pay raise of 4.6%, purchasing power is declining fast.

Top 5 TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Should Avoid

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOctober 18, 2022 7:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are five potentially costly mistakes federal employees need to avoid when it comes to their TSP accounts.

Joint Wills May Not Be the Best Estate Planning Tool For Couples and Others

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOctober 14, 2022 9:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Two for the price of one in estate planning today may not save you money tomorrow.


2023 COLA for Federal Retirees Highest Since 1981

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 13, 2022 9:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of September 2022 and its impact on everyday items: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars, gas

The 2023 COLA for federal retirees and Social Security recipients has been announced and will be the largest in since 1981.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 17, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3749 +0.01% +0.81%
F Fund $18.7669 +0.84% +3.07%
C Fund $60.3210 -1.10% +2.41%
S Fund $61.7881 -2.23% +0.42%
I Fund $34.7143 -0.71% +2.27%
L Income $23.1494 -0.22% +1.31%
L 2025 $11.5965 -0.38% +1.51%
L 2030 $39.7814 -0.62% +1.81%
L 2035 $11.8140 -0.68% +1.90%
L 2040 $44.2320 -0.74% +1.98%
L 2045 $11.9942 -0.80% +2.04%
L 2050 $26.0404 -0.86% +2.10%
L 2055 $12.5255 -1.11% +2.14%
L 2060 $12.5243 -1.11% +2.14%
L 2065 $12.5229 -1.11% +2.14%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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