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Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2021 1:12 PM Categories Retirement, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.

Congressman: Federal Employees Need to Resume Office Work

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 19, 2021 8:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

One Congressman is asking OPM to take action to return federal employees to work in their offices “to the fullest degree possible.”

Is Social Security Taxed Twice?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 18, 2021 1:57 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees are often surprised to learn that their Social Security benefits are taxed, sometimes at a pretty high rate.

Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Can Begin Removing Masks

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 18, 2021 9:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Following new CDC guidance, federal employees who are fully vaccinated will be able to begin removing their masks inside of federal buildings.

FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So

By Robert McGillMay 17, 2021 2:44 PM | Updated: May 28, 2022 3:26 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.

Legislation Reintroduced to Increase Locality Pay for Some Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2021 4:04 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Another legislative effort is being made to increase locality pay for some federal employees.

The Supervisor’s Personality Test: How Important is Your Personality?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 14, 2021 7:14 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Is there a “right” personality type that is necessary to be a good manager?

Maloney Proposes Paid Parental Leave for USPS Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2021 11:35 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:26 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would expand paid parental leave to USPS employees.

Here’s How to Take Early TSP Withdrawals Without a Penalty

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaMay 13, 2021 8:44 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:55 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Early TSP withdrawals are generally penalized, but there are some instances where it can be done without the extra penalty.

Legislation Seeks to Expand Parental Leave for Military Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 12, 2021 4:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to greatly expand parental leave benefits for members of the military.

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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%
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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%
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