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How Federal Employees Can Save Money While Christmas Shopping

By Jason KayNov 22, 2021 2:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some resources to help federal employees save money on their Christmas shopping.

Essential Federal Employees Can Still Have Their Annual Leave Restored for COVID

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 22, 2021 8:00 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:46 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees deemed essential in the COVID response can roll over unused annual leave above the traditional cap.

C Fund Stellar Performance Continues: 26.82% So Far in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 19, 2021 1:32 PM | Updated: Apr 2, 2022 3:49 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

TSP plan assets topped $800 billion for the first time in October. The C Fund leads all TSP fund performance so far in 2021.

2022 Medicare Part B Premiums Rising Sharply

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2021 10:59 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 2022 Medicare Part B premiums are increasing significantly. Here is what you can expect to pay.

Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 18, 2021 10:35 AM | Updated: Jan 20, 2023 1:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?

Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNov 17, 2021 12:31 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making these investing mistakes? They can potentially cost you more in taxes than you would otherwise have to pay.

Will OPM Deny My FERS Disability Retirement Claim If I Am Denied SSDI?

By Scott SantarelliNov 17, 2021 9:01 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

You must apply for SSDI as part of a FERS Disability Retirement application. If you are denied for SSDI, will this impact OPM’s decision?

Effective Approaches to Problem-Solving

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNov 16, 2021 12:23 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Effective supervision involves joint problem solving to engage employees. These are some steps to collaborative problem solving.

The Oregon National Guard and AFGE Do Labor Relations Differently

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherNov 16, 2021 8:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author describes a different but effective approach that the Oregon National Guard has to labor relations.

Why Tax planning is SO important in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbNov 15, 2021 1:08 PM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:12 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Proper tax planning is essential to make the most of your money in retirement. These are a few examples.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 4, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8731 +0.04% +1.46%
F Fund $20.8728 -0.32% -0.04%
C Fund $115.6318 -0.40% +5.59%
S Fund $109.1196 -0.34% +8.68%
I Fund $61.3781 -0.28% +10.61%
L Income $30.1723 -0.09% +3.18%
L 2030 $60.9371 -0.20% +4.89%
L 2035 $18.6651 -0.24% +5.58%
L 2040 $71.8065 -0.27% +5.93%
L 2045 $19.9260 -0.29% +6.24%
L 2050 $44.2732 -0.31% +6.55%
L 2055 $23.0836 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2060 $23.0808 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2065 $23.0779 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2070 $13.6778 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2075 $11.9476 -0.35% +7.72%
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