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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.

Options for Managing an Unpaid TSP Loan after Retirement

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJan 28, 2025 12:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What options do federal employees have for dealing with a TSP loan when retiring?

SSA Provides Update on Implementing Social Security Fairness Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2025 9:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA has provided updates about issuing payments for the repeal of the WEP and GPO, but the news is probably not what federal retirees were hoping for.

Should I Retire Now or Wait Until 62?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzJan 24, 2025 1:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

This case study of a federal employee’s retirement plans can help you in your retirement preparation.

Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Another attempt is being made to give retired federal employees under both FERS and CSRS the same COLAs.

Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 22, 2025 12:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the best dates for federal employees to retire in 2025?

2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 15, 2025 10:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.

5 Huge Retirement Mistakes

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJan 14, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees: Are you making any of these mistakes in your retirement planning?

OPM Retirement Claims Processing Finishes 2024 in Strong Position

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 8, 2025 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The OPM retirement backlog was slashed in 2024 to levels not seen since 2016. Here is a detailed breakdown of the numbers.

Legislation Repealing the WEP and GPO Signed Into Law

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 5, 2025 4:42 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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President Biden has signed legislation that repeals the WEP and GPO into law. What will this mean for retired federal employees?

How to Max Out Your 2025 TSP Contributions

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJan 2, 2025 10:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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As you plan your budget for 2025, these are the TSP contribution limits and the maximum amounts you can contribute each pay period.

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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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