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Taking the Stress Out of Your Investment Decisions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2005 7:24 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

“Lifecycle funds” are coming to the TSP. Especially for those readers who don’t like to make investment decisions, this may be one of the least stressful decisions you will have to make.

Theory, Practice and Pay for Performance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 7, 2005 7:40 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What will make pay for performance work in federal agencies? The MSPB outlines factors this agency believes are critical for success.

Collins Outlines Agenda After Being Re-Elected Chair For 109th Congress

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2005 8:05 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Senator Susan Collins has lofty goals for the year after being re-elected to serve as Chairman of the 109th Congress…

The Navy Ran This One The Right Way

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2005 7:21 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Does an employee have a right to the highest graded vacant job available when demoted because of a RIF action?

Timing the Market with Your TSP Funds? Here’s What Happened in Recent Bull and Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 5, 2005 7:45 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Many TSP investors panicked in the bear market. The result? They lock in their losses in the stock market and gave up the big gains that followed.

Happy New Year From The TSP–You Are Now A Big Step Closer To Financial Security In Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2005 7:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

All TSP funds provided a solid rate of return in 2004.

Pay, Benefits And Retirement: Ten To Remember In 2004

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 30, 2004 8:51 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Top stories appearing on FedSmith.com in 2004.

No Christmas Gift for This Former Fed

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 29, 2004 7:26 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A former federal employee was erroneously paid more than $18,000 in annuity payments. Does he have to pay it back? The court says “yes.”

Some Feds To Get More Holiday Pay Than Others

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2004 7:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There are two holidays coming up in one pay period. That will create numerous questions on how to handle pay for some federal employees. Here’s what OPM has to say about it.

Removing Christ From Christmas Not An Option For Many In Federal Service

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2004 6:39 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Many federal employees have expressed their views that acknowledging Christmas in public settings is the thing to do.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 9, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8131 +0.01% +1.15%
F Fund $20.9877 0.00% +0.51%
C Fund $109.5445 +0.62% +0.03%
S Fund $103.5194 +0.06% +3.10%
I Fund $60.0347 -0.28% +8.19%
L Income $29.7621 +0.07% +1.77%
L 2030 $59.4495 +0.14% +2.33%
L 2035 $18.1351 +0.16% +2.58%
L 2040 $69.6100 +0.17% +2.69%
L 2045 $19.2789 +0.18% +2.79%
L 2050 $42.7502 +0.19% +2.88%
L 2055 $22.1265 +0.23% +3.25%
L 2060 $22.1239 +0.23% +3.25%
L 2065 $22.1212 +0.23% +3.25%
L 2070 $13.1109 +0.23% +3.25%
L 2075 $11.4524 +0.23% +3.25%
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