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Can You Trust the Government to Not Change the Rules on Roth?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJun 17, 2025 8:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the chances that the government changes the rules regarding Roth accounts?

Navigating Taxes in Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettJun 16, 2025 8:30 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2025 9:03 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees should not overlook taxes in retirement planning. Understand how pensions, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals impact your tax situation.

Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 13, 2025 4:36 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.

Optimizing Health Coverage in Retirement: FEHB vs. Medicare Part B

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJun 12, 2025 2:36 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal retirees must decide between FEHB, Medicare Part B, or both. Combining them can lower costs, but FEHB alone keeps premiums low.

But Before You Go… Check Out the Retirement 4-Step

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJun 12, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Facing early federal retirement? Federal employees can be better financially prepared with these four steps.

Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 11, 2025 9:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.

Government Credit Cards, DOGE and Fraud

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 10, 2025 11:18 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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DOGE is reporting big savings by reducing government credit cards, though some readers see it as a waste of time.

Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJun 10, 2025 8:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A new GAO report suggests that too many telework restrictions may not be beneficial.

Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 9, 2025 2:05 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Current or former federal employees may be entitled to additional paid military leave per a recent Supreme Court decision.

Maximizing FEGLI as a Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 9, 2025 8:16 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

How does FEGLI work for federal employees?

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Daily TSP Performance

June 24, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1569 +0.01% +2.15%
F Fund $20.1667 +0.33% +3.53%
C Fund $96.8659 +1.11% +4.24%
S Fund $91.0074 +1.47% +0.95%
I Fund $48.8639 +1.46% +16.63%
L Income $27.8078 +0.37% +3.99%
L 2025 $14.3169 +0.39% +4.04%
L 2030 $53.4759 +0.79% +6.01%
L 2035 $16.1708 +0.87% +6.35%
L 2040 $61.6457 +0.95% +6.68%
L 2045 $16.9732 +1.01% +6.96%
L 2050 $37.4193 +1.07% +7.23%
L 2055 $18.9934 +1.27% +8.02%
L 2060 $18.9911 +1.27% +8.02%
L 2065 $18.9887 +1.27% +8.02%
L 2070 $11.2542 +1.27% +8.04%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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