C Fund Up Again in November
The TSP’s C fund has been good to investors for two months in a row with a postive return of about 5.7% in November.
Getting a Government Job – A Second Look
Our readers provided us with insightful feedback in response to a recent article on getting a government job. It seems many federal employees agree that the federal hiring system is in need of reform.
Getting a Government Job – It May Not Be as Easy as you Think
While the government has been taking steps in the right direction to recruit new applicants, the application process still falls short in several areas. This is the story of one applicant’s experience with the federal job search.
Mail Chauvinism: E-Mail and the Postal Service, Circa 1980
The future is hard to predict and even harder to conrol. In 1980, representatives of the Postal Service saw the agency retaining control of e-mail just as it does paper mail.
When Does An Agency Become A Company?
The Postal Service is engaging in more private enterprise ventures to the dismay of competitors.
Market Turn: C Fund Zooms Up While the F Fund Goes Down
The stock market rebound in October 2002 is reflected in the results of the C fund. The F fund turned down slightly in response to pressure in the bond market.
Is the TSP’s F Fund a “Risky Investment”?
Several readers have asked FedSmith.com about the risks of investing in bonds. Our advice: Investing in a bond fund is necessary to have a diversified investment portfolio.
C Fund Skyrockets in October
The TSP’s C Fund had a positive return in October of more than 8%–the best return since the height of the bull market way back in 2000.
TSP C Fund Down for 7 of 9 Months But October is Looking Good
With the C Fund down more than 20% in the past twelve months, fund investors are looking for a respite. They may get one in October if the stock trend continues for the last several days of October.
Surprise: Government has Budget Surplus in September
There is a positive figure for the September budget but it is still down about $159 billion for the fiscal year
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