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When Did July 4th Become a Paid Holiday for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 4, 2021 4:25 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 4th of July was not always a paid holiday for federal employees. Here is some of the history behind this federal holiday.

OPM Retirement Backlog Grows in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 3, 2021 11:23 AM | Updated: Apr 5, 2022 5:20 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog edged slightly higher in June 2021.

Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 2, 2021 10:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.

At-Will Federal Employment? Welcome to the World of Fact-Free Government

By Jeff NealJul 1, 2021 2:26 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that at-will federal employment would not work well for the federal government.

The TSP Fund with Best Monthly (3.46%), 12-Month (61.7%), YTD (15.47%) Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 1, 2021 8:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One TSP Fund is ahead of all others in June, in 2020, in 2021, and the past 12-months. Only 12.3% of TSP investor assets are in this Fund.

Government Match Has Dramatic Impact on TSP Contribution Rate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 30, 2021 3:17 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A recent study looks at the impact of the government match and automatic enrollment on TSP plan participation.

Need $75? Another Insurer Offering a Credit to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 30, 2021 9:11 AM | Updated: Sep 12, 2021 11:03 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

GEHA is offering a credit to eligible federal employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.

How Do Your TSP Returns Compare? S Fund Up 16% in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 29, 2021 12:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Where have the highest TSP returns appeared in 2021? What is the new favorite fund for TSP investors?

Is Your Agency One of the “Best Places to Work” in Government in 2020?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 29, 2021 6:43 AM | Updated: Apr 11, 2023 2:20 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Which agencies are ranked as the best ones at which to work in the federal government for 2020?

2022 FERS COLA: Good News and Bad News

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 28, 2021 2:27 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2021 4:35 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is up this year which will likely boost next year’s COLA for federal retirees, but there is some bad news for FERS retirees.

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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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