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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.

Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan in 2026

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbFeb 13, 2025 2:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Bags of cash against a dark green background; one is lying open on its side and has some cash lying in front of it

Roth TSP conversions will arrive in 2026. Who stands to benefit the most?

Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!

By Dan SipeFeb 13, 2025 9:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement
Face mask, thermometer, and cash on a solid blue surface next to a note that says 'paid sick leave'

Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.

Fixing the Widow/Widower Tax Trap

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsFeb 12, 2025 1:57 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

While estate taxes are often associated with “death taxes,” a more commonly overlooked issue is the tax increase faced by surviving spouses when filing taxes individually.

How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 11, 2025 9:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.

OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2025 1:34 PM | Updated: Feb 11, 2025 8:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2023 to January 2025

OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.

Does DOGE Have You Pondering an Early Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyFeb 7, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Spending cuts being explored by DOGE are likely to have some federal employees considering an early retirement.

VERA Retirement Guide for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiFeb 6, 2025 12:49 PM | Updated: Apr 15, 2025 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Notecard with the words 'early retirement' on a keyboard; a red pen is lying at the top of the keyboard

What is a VERA and how does it work?

The TSP Still Hasn’t Solved Dollar Cost Ravaging

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciFeb 5, 2025 9:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of a person's finger touching a green key on a keyboard with white letters that read 'TSP Thrift Savings Plan'

The TSP is a valuable benefit for federal employees, but it has a significant downside when taking distributions in retirement.

The Most Expensive Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Make

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 30, 2025 1:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are potentially costly mistakes federal employees make when planning for retirement.

Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJan 30, 2025 8:15 AM | Updated: Apr 15, 2025 2:16 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Employee holding a box of items from his desk with an envelope labeled 'resignation' taped to the front of it

These are important considerations for federal employees wondering if they should take the deferred resignation offer from OPM.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 3, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1780 +0.01% +2.26%
F Fund $20.1671 -0.29% +3.54%
C Fund $99.8766 +0.85% +7.48%
S Fund $94.3016 +0.93% +4.60%
I Fund $50.0208 +0.28% +19.39%
L Income $28.0451 +0.17% +4.88%
L 2030 $54.4301 +0.39% +7.90%
L 2035 $16.4858 +0.42% +8.42%
L 2040 $62.9473 +0.46% +8.94%
L 2045 $17.3553 +0.49% +9.37%
L 2050 $38.3146 +0.52% +9.79%
L 2055 $19.5416 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2060 $19.5392 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2065 $19.5367 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2070 $11.5791 +0.65% +11.15%
L 2075 $10.1144 +0.65% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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