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Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 5, 2021 9:45 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees.

The Big Problem with the 4% Rule

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 4, 2021 2:29 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 4% rule is a very common strategy for taking income during retirement. The author highlights some risk factors to be aware of with this strategy.

When Should Federal Retirees Take Social Security?

By Brandon ChristyMay 4, 2021 9:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

When should federal retirees under FERS take Social Security? There are many factors to consider.

Biden Thanks Federal Employees in Proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 3, 2021 2:01 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Biden issued a proclamation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week 2021 and to thank federal employees for the work they do.

Do We Need Federal Unions?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 3, 2021 10:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Are unions needed in federal government? The author addresses what is a complex question based on his labor relations experience.

2021 Sammies Finalists Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2021 8:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medals (Sammies) have been announced to kick off Public Service Recognition Week.

Best 12 Month TSP Return: 78%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 1, 2021 11:58 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One TSP Fund now has a 12-month rate of return of 78%. Here is an update on the performance of all of the TSP funds for April 2021.

15 Weeks? New EPL Benefit May Impact Your Federal Retirement Date

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 30, 2021 11:37 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:25 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is EPL, and will it impact your “high-3” and your retirement date?

The Passage of Time is Killing Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithApr 30, 2021 8:57 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 5:15 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that Social Security heads further down the road of insolvency with the more time that passes without a viable fix from Washington.

OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2021 3:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.

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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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