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Federal Employees Entitled to Sick Leave for Medical Travel After Abortion Ruling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 28, 2022 11:28 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM said that federal employees are entitled to sick leave to travel out of state for medical care, just days after the Supreme Court’s decision on abortions.

Appeals Court Agrees to En Banc Hearing in Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Case

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 27, 2022 4:59 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal appeals court has agreed to a rehearing of a lawsuit challenging President Biden’s federal employee vaccine mandate.

The Hatch Act: How to Damage or End a Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2022 1:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Hatch Act violations often occur during national election years. Here are the 3 latest examples of how to damage or end a federal career.

What Has Your Experience Been With Using the New TSP Website?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 27, 2022 9:03 AM | Updated: Jul 15, 2022 12:11 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Some federal employees and retirees have reported problems they encountered with the TSP website after its recent upgrades. What has your experience been?

DOJ Challenged on Denial of Death Benefits to Widow of Public Safety Officer

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 24, 2022 9:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

When a public safety officer collapsed and died during training at the Border Patrol Academy, the Justice Department denied death benefits to his widow.

Can I Contribute to Both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA in the Same Year?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJun 23, 2022 9:11 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:40 PM Categories Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can I contribute the max to my Roth TSP and also $6,000 to a Roth IRA in the same year?

2023 Federal Pay Raise, Inflation, and Wishful Thinking

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 22, 2022 8:09 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 1:52 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the prospects for a larger 2023 federal pay raise? Will the highest inflation in 40 years have an impact?

FRTIB Responds to Congresswoman’s Inquiry Into Problems With New TSP Website

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 21, 2022 12:18 PM | Updated: Jun 28, 2022 11:38 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congresswoman sought answers about problems related to the new TSP website and what was being done to fix them. This is the response she received.

Will Federal Agencies Resume Enforcement of the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 21, 2022 7:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal appeals court recently ruled against an injunction of the federal employee vaccine mandate. Does this mean enforcement will resume?

It’s an “Official” Bear Market

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJun 17, 2022 8:55 AM | Updated: May 26, 2023 4:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The S&P 500 has officially entered a bear market. These are some important concepts for federal employees to consider as they analyze their financial plans.

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May 4, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8731 +0.04% +1.46%
F Fund $20.8728 -0.32% -0.04%
C Fund $115.6318 -0.40% +5.59%
S Fund $109.1196 -0.34% +8.68%
I Fund $61.3781 -0.28% +10.61%
L Income $30.1723 -0.09% +3.18%
L 2030 $60.9371 -0.20% +4.89%
L 2035 $18.6651 -0.24% +5.58%
L 2040 $71.8065 -0.27% +5.93%
L 2045 $19.9260 -0.29% +6.24%
L 2050 $44.2732 -0.31% +6.55%
L 2055 $23.0836 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2060 $23.0808 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2065 $23.0779 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2070 $13.6778 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2075 $11.9476 -0.35% +7.72%
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