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Federal Employees Can Face Disciplinary Action For Not Wearing Masks Under New Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 19, 2021 7:59 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New guidance has been issued for federal employees and agencies regarding masking requirements created under a recent Executive Order.

How Can You Save More in the TSP?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 18, 2021 3:56 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees are often told it is important to invest in the TSP to have a secure retirement, but where can they get the extra money to put into savings?

How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 18, 2021 12:49 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.

Civil Service Modernization Is Essential – Here Is One Way to Make It Happen

By Jeff NealFeb 18, 2021 8:21 AM | Updated: Sep 3, 2021 12:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that using a model based on BRAC is the best way to achieve civil service modernization.

Government Closed on Thursday in DC Area

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 17, 2021 9:51 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be closed on February 18th.

IRS Says All COVID-19 Stimulus Payments Have Been Issued

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 17, 2021 2:44 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

All of the legally authorized COVID-19 stimulus payments have now been distributed according to the IRS.

$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 17, 2021 12:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.

Is Keeping Bargaining History Notes Worth the Effort?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 17, 2021 9:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Why should bargaining notes be used in federal labor relations?

Four Foundational Financial Principles

By Brandon ChristyFeb 16, 2021 2:51 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are four principles that will serve federal employees well when planning for retirement.

The Impact of a Higher Minimum Wage on COLAs for Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFeb 16, 2021 11:09 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that an increase in the federal minimum wage could have an impact on Social Security and the annual COLA for federal 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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