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A Zipper Clause: Why Agencies and Unions Fight Over It

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 28, 2022 6:31 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Court of Appeals has overturned a policy statement from the FLRA on the role of a zipper clause in federal labor relations.

5.8% Inflation in Consumer Prices Eroding Value of Salaries and COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 28, 2022 12:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

New data show a 40-year inflation surge in consumer prices further eroding recent salary and COLA increases.

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 28, 2022 9:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are the top reasons as to why you should and should not consider paying your mortgage off early.

GOP Lawmakers Tell Biden to Stop Collecting Federal Employees’ Religious Data

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 27, 2022 10:42 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A group of House Republicans voiced opposition to agency efforts to collect data on federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.

TSP’s Mutual Fund Window: More Options, More Risk and More Expenses

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 27, 2022 6:05 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A mutual fund window is coming to the TSP in 2022. How likely are federal employees to use the new system, and how will it work?

More Guidance Released on Vaccine Mandate Injunction

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 26, 2022 12:14 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New guidance tells agencies how to handle enforcing the vaccine mandate after a court issued an injunction blocking its enforcement.

Be Prepared: Vaccine Mandates, Government Shutdown, and Political Dysfunction

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 26, 2022 7:55 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 5:14 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Republicans in Congress are seeking support against any budget bill with funding for vaccine mandates. The result could be a government shutdown.

Knowing When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them: Lessons for Investing Your TSP During Market Downturns

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciJan 25, 2022 11:19 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The stock market has been falling so far in 2022. Does this mean you should sell the TSP stock funds?

Biden Administration Halts Enforcement of the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2022 8:05 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Biden administration has suspended enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate after a court issued an injunction blocking it.

TSP Returns Dropping: Stock Market Enters Correction Territory With 10% Decline

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 24, 2022 1:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP returns are declining so far in 2022 following several years of very good stock market returns.

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May 5, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8756 +0.01% +1.47%
F Fund $20.9126 +0.19% +0.15%
C Fund $116.5741 +0.81% +6.45%
S Fund $110.4989 +1.26% +10.05%
I Fund $61.9907 +1.00% +11.71%
L Income $30.2562 +0.28% +3.46%
L 2030 $61.2632 +0.54% +5.45%
L 2035 $18.7833 +0.63% +6.24%
L 2040 $72.3002 +0.69% +6.66%
L 2045 $20.0724 +0.73% +7.02%
L 2050 $44.6187 +0.78% +7.38%
L 2055 $23.2981 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2060 $23.2952 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2065 $23.2923 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2070 $13.8049 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2075 $12.0586 +0.93% +8.72%
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