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COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 15, 2021 1:28 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?

How to Double Your TSP Account

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApr 14, 2021 4:01 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some planning tips to help maximize the growth of your TSP account over the course of your federal career.

Schedule F: What Does Its Repeal Mean for Federal Employees’ Due Process Rights?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 14, 2021 9:33 AM | Updated: Apr 18, 2021 9:09 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Although short lived, the Schedule F Executive Order was controversial. What does its removal ultimately mean for federal employees?

WGI: An Automatic Pay Raise for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 13, 2021 1:49 PM | Updated: Apr 18, 2021 9:12 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Only about 1 for every 1,000 federal employees is denied a within-grade increase (WGI) pay raise. Here is why.

Understanding the Difference Between Postponed and Deferred FERS Retirement

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonApr 13, 2021 10:03 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

While postponed and deferred retirement sound similar, there are big differences for FERS federal employees who retire early with these options.

How to Save for Retirement if You Started Late

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 12, 2021 3:14 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you behind in saving for retirement? These are some tips to help get your saving strategy on track.

Efforts Growing to Recruit Federal Employees to Work at Southern Border

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 12, 2021 8:29 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

As the number of migrants crossing the southern border rapidly increases, the government is reportedly stepping up its efforts to recruit federal employees to help.

Federal Employees Respond: Stay Away from My TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 11, 2021 12:43 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2021 12:53 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Several proposals have been made to modify the TSP to reflect political objectives. FedSmith readers are remarkably unified in opposition to the proposals.

White House 2022 Pay Raise Proposal Not Here Yet

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 10, 2021 10:33 AM | Updated: May 19, 2021 7:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees who are anxious to find out what the White House wants to give them for a pay raise next year will have to wait a while longer.

The Future of the Federal Workforce: What’s Next After the Pandemic?

By Jeff NealApr 9, 2021 9:53 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What will the telework model look like after the pandemic?

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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%
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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