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Bill Would End Pandemic Telework Policies for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 15, 2022 2:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.

7 Big TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Are Making

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 15, 2022 8:51 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making any of these mistakes with your TSP account?

Shipyard Worker Challenges His Removal for Inappropriate Conduct Before Arbitrator

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 14, 2022 7:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A welder removed for inappropriate conduct of a sexual harassment nature took his appeal to an arbitrator. See how the case turned out.

Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate May Be Heading to the Supreme Court

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 11, 2022 7:44 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A U.S. appeals court did not overturn a lower court’s decision blocking enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate. It could go to the Supreme Court.

Inflation Rate Soars to 7.5%; Comparing 45 Years of Federal Raises, Inflation, and COLAs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 10, 2022 12:01 PM | Updated: Feb 15, 2022 11:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Inflation is soaring. How does the inflation rate compare to 45 years of pay raises and COLAs?

The Supervisor as Communicator

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 10, 2022 9:19 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Communication between supervisors and their employees is often lacking. This assessment can help to gain insights regarding workplace communication.

Pay Raises, COLAs, Politics, 7.8% Inflation, and Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 9, 2022 9:39 AM | Updated: Mar 15, 2022 10:36 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are the retirement decisions by federal employees impacted by politics and policy decisions?

USPS Loses $1.5 Billion in First Quarter of 2022

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 8, 2022 3:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service reported a $1.5 billion net loss in Q1 2022.

Social Security Has Quietly Crossed Yet Another Financial Rubicon of Systemic Decay

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFeb 8, 2022 2:00 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The cost of grandfathering Social Security benefits for existing retirees is now more expensive for future retirees than doing nothing.

Don’t Touch Your TSP Right Now

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFeb 8, 2022 8:43 AM | Updated: Oct 29, 2023 11:57 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

When stock markets become more volatile, does that mean that you need to change your TSP investment strategy?

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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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