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What’s the Status of Your Labor Relations?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDec 21, 2021 8:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The new administration has brought about significant federal labor relations changes. How will agency bargaining agreements be impacted?

What Federal Employees Should Know About the Delayed Enforcement of the Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Dec 20, 2021 7:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

More serious penalties for not complying with the vaccine mandate have been delayed until next year. What does this mean for federal employees?

Pay Agent Adding to Locality Pay—Lays Groundwork for Higher Pay in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2021 12:01 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The President’s Pay Agent has issued its annual report on locality pay and adds one county in Illinois into the locality pay system.

TSP Returns in 2021: One Fund Soaring Almost 26%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 17, 2021 11:46 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One TSP Fund has provided a return of 25.99% so far in 2021. This fund is up 2.29% so far in December. One core TSP Fund has a negative return in 2021.

Top Ways for Federal Retirees to Boost Their Income in 2022

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 16, 2021 9:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

With inflation rising and health insurance costs increasing every year, federal retirees need to budget carefully. These are some helpful resources.

The Social Security Earnings Test

By Brandon ChristyDec 15, 2021 8:06 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Will you be subject to the Social Security earnings test? If so, it can cause a reduction in your benefits.

Why a Federal Employee Union Lost its Collective Bargaining Rights in South Korea: Mayonnaise

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDec 14, 2021 2:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Rationing the sale of mayonnaise in South Korea was a factor in a federal union losing representation rights

Congressman Asks: Why is the Federal Government Still Operating at Maximum Telework?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 14, 2021 8:04 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

One Congressman is asking why so many federal employees are continuing to telework when so many have complied with the vaccine mandate.

Employee Seeking Relief from COVID Vaccination Mandate Loses in Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2021 7:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An IRS employee went to court arguing against mandatory covid vaccination. The Court left open another opportunity for a future case.

Inflation Soars Again: Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Going Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 10, 2021 9:51 AM | Updated: Apr 12, 2022 11:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Inflation is soaring. The 2022 COLA will be 5.9%. Inflation is now at 7.6% over 12 months per the CPI-W and the 2022 federal pay raise is projected at 2.7%.

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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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