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Winter Storm Closes DC Area Offices on Monday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 2, 2022 10:41 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are closed on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Great TSP Returns for 2021: Best Performance is 28.68% for One Fund

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 1, 2022 10:53 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2022 8:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP’s performance in 2021 was excellent, and federal employees should be pleased when they see the results for December and for all of 2021.

Biggest Events for Federal Employees in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2021 10:50 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A vaccine mandate, a big COLA, and more telework: these are some of the biggest events for federal employees in 2021.

Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 29, 2021 9:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.

Using the 2022 Locality Pay System to Your Financial Advantage

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2021 8:48 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

2022 GS locality pay areas give some federal employees an option to greatly increase their disposable income.

Reduce Your Retirement Tax Bill by Strategic Giving

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbDec 27, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How can donations help you reduce your taxes in retirement? These are some strategies.

2022 GS Locality Pay: Winners and Losers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2021 9:17 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:34 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which locality pay areas received the highest—and lowest—pay raise in 2022? Here is the list.

President Issues Executive Order Finalizing 2022 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2021 5:18 PM | Updated: Dec 4, 2022 1:39 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has issued an Executive Order implementing an average federal employee pay raise of 2.7% effective January 1, 2022.

2022 Federal Holidays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 22, 2021 1:15 PM | Updated: Dec 2, 2022 4:33 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2022?

Can Social Security Pay its Bills?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDec 22, 2021 9:08 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that Social Security should be at the top of the Treasury Secretary’s priority list, but that it appears it may not be.

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Daily TSP Performance

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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