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Why Aren’t Federal Employees Utilizing the Roth TSP?

By Brandon ChristyJan 6, 2022 2:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some common reasons why federal employees fail to take advantage of the Roth option in the Thrift Savings Plan.

2021 Monthly Average Was the Second Highest OPM Retirement Backlog in a Decade

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 6, 2022 6:25 AM | Updated: Apr 5, 2022 5:02 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM’s retirement backlog drifted higher to finish 2021.

3 Expensive Mistakes Federal Employees Make at Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 5, 2022 1:45 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are three common and potentially costly retirement mistakes that federal employees will want to avoid.

2022 TSP Checklist for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJan 5, 2022 9:48 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The start of a new year is often a good time to review your financial plans. Here are some tips for federal employees who invest in the TSP.

Another Delayed Arrival for DC Area on Wednesday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 4, 2022 9:48 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal offices in Washington, DC will be open on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with a delayed arrival option.

The Market is Up: There Are Now Over 100,000 TSP Millionaires

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2022 12:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

With a rising stock market, the number of TSP millionaires has grown significantly.

Changes in Various 2022 Federal Pay Rates for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2022 9:14 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden’s Executive Order on the 2022 federal pay raise impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.

DC Area Offices Reopen Tuesday With Delayed Arrival

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 3, 2022 9:59 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal offices in Washington, DC will be open again on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 with a delayed arrival option.

10 Tips to Become a Motivating Supervisor

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 3, 2022 10:35 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Are you a motivating supervisor for employees? Here are 10 tips that can help in becoming a motivator.

2022 GS Pay Scale

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 3, 2022 7:49 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2022 8:10 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2022 GS pay scale is based on the 2022 federal pay raise which authorized an overall average raise of 2.7% for federal employees.

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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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