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How to Determine What is the Truth in a Post-Truth World

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 26, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Credibility is key to discerning truth. Trust, consistency, and evidence matter more than gut feelings in a post-truth world.

FERS Refund: Redeem Retirement Contribution Deductions or Defer Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJun 26, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Deciding between FERS refunds and deferred retirement impacts future finances. Consider age, service years, taxes, and growth potential before choosing.

New Horizons for TSP Investors: Introducing the L 2075 Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2025 12:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees investing in the TSP will soon have another fund option: the L 2075 Fund.

Byrd Rule Roadblocks: Provisions Impacting Federal Employees at Risk in “One Big Beautiful Bill”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2025 6:19 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2025 11:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Proposals to cut federal employee pay, benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” appear to be in jeopardy.

LinkedIn Success Guide for Federal Workers: Expert Tips from GS-15 Leaders

By Jason KayJun 24, 2025 2:30 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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LinkedIn can be an important networking tool for federal employees.

What is the Best TSP Investment Allocation for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 24, 2025 9:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Understanding the TSP funds and available investment strategies can help federal employees develop an investment allocation that meets their needs.

IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 23, 2025 4:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency’s telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.

Why Asset Location Matters More Than Asset Allocation for Federal Professionals

By Johnny MedinaJun 23, 2025 11:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says federal employees should focus on asset location, not just allocation, in retirement planning.

National Security vs. Union Rights: Court of Appeals Sides with National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 22, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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National security vs. union rights is in the forefront of a recent DC Court of Appeals decision reviewing an Executive Order.

Your TSP Beneficiaries and the Code of Federal Regulations

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 20, 2025 8:25 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2025 4:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Code of Federal Regulations is an online resource for gaining a deeper understanding of TSP beneficiaries.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 3, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1780 +0.01% +2.26%
F Fund $20.1671 -0.29% +3.54%
C Fund $99.8766 +0.85% +7.48%
S Fund $94.3016 +0.93% +4.60%
I Fund $50.0208 +0.28% +19.39%
L Income $28.0451 +0.17% +4.88%
L 2030 $54.4301 +0.39% +7.90%
L 2035 $16.4858 +0.42% +8.42%
L 2040 $62.9473 +0.46% +8.94%
L 2045 $17.3553 +0.49% +9.37%
L 2050 $38.3146 +0.52% +9.79%
L 2055 $19.5416 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2060 $19.5392 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2065 $19.5367 +0.65% +11.14%
L 2070 $11.5791 +0.65% +11.15%
L 2075 $10.1144 +0.65% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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