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

Social Security: The COVID Storm That Wasn’t

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: December 11, 2021 9:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that the COVID recession did not cause financial distress for Social Security, an outcome he had not anticipated.

Another Attempt to Repeal the WEP for Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 29, 2021 6:05 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to replace the WEP with a different formula for impacted federal retirees.

2022 Medicare Part B Premiums Rising Sharply

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 19, 2021 10:59 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 2022 Medicare Part B premiums are increasing significantly. Here is what you can expect to pay.

Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 17, 2021 12:31 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making these investing mistakes? They can potentially cost you more in taxes than you would otherwise have to pay.

Will OPM Deny My FERS Disability Retirement Claim If I Am Denied SSDI?

FedSmith.com author Scott SantarelliBy Scott SantarelliNovember 17, 2021 9:01 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

You must apply for SSDI as part of a FERS Disability Retirement application. If you are denied for SSDI, will this impact OPM’s decision?

Why Tax planning is SO important in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbNovember 15, 2021 1:08 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Proper tax planning is essential to make the most of your money in retirement. These are a few examples.

Should I Take Medicare or Just Keep FEHB?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerNovember 9, 2021 7:53 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are federal employees better off with Medicare or FEHB in retirement? These are some considerations.

OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed Nearly 10% in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 5, 2021 4:08 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2020 to October 2021

The OPM retirement backlog was successfully reduced to close out October 2021 despite more incoming claims than in the month before.

2022 Annual TSP Contribution Limit to Top $20k

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 4, 2021 3:39 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Vertical stacks of coins growing in size from left to right with an upward trend line arrow above them and a pink piggy bank on the right with a close up of a person's hand putting a coin into it

The IRS has announced the 2022 annual contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.

Is December Really the Best Retirement Date for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 3, 2021 9:11 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

December is one of the most popular retirement dates for federal employees, but is it really the best time to retire?

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Daily TSP Rates

August 12, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9891 +0.01% +1.51%
F Fund $19.0950 +0.37% -8.58%
C Fund $65.2281 +1.74% -9.34%
S Fund $70.9531 +1.86% -14.97%
I Fund $34.1614 +0.59% -13.39%
L Income $23.0316 +0.35% -1.93%
L 2025 $11.6967 +0.58% -4.50%
L 2030 $40.6590 +0.84% -6.69%
L 2035 $12.1345 +0.92% -7.53%
L 2040 $45.6510 +1.00% -8.33%
L 2045 $12.4340 +1.07% -9.06%
L 2050 $27.1072 +1.14% -9.72%
L 2055 $13.1919 +1.35% -11.36%
L 2060 $13.1910 +1.35% -11.37%
L 2065 $13.1899 +1.35% -11.37%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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