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An Open Letter to Katherine Archuleta

By Robert F. BensonOctober 31, 2013 4:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author suggests a solution for improved calculation of the FERS annuity supplement in an open letter to nominee for OPM director Katherine Archuleta.

Your COLA in 2014: 1.5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 30, 2013 10:03 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Social Security Administration announced today that the annual cost of living adjustment for Social Security recipients will be 1.5%.

Your COLA for 2014: Higher or Lower than in 2013?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 22, 2013 5:52 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How much of a COLA increase will you see in 2014? How would the “chained CPI” impact this payment if it were enacted?

No Right To Counsel In MSPB Appeal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJuly 30, 2013 11:11 PM Categories Court Cases, Current Events Leave a comment

A fired Internal Revenue Service employee was not able to convince the appeals court that she was entitled to appointed legal counsel either before the Board or before the court in challenging her removal and that failing to appoint an attorney for her was abuse of discretion.

Retired Reservists Can Legally “Double Dip”!

By Ehren ClovisApril 14, 2013 4:55 PM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

It is a common misconception that anyone receiving military retired pay cannot also receive federal civilian retirement credit for their military service. However, a significant exception applies to people receiving military retired pay based on reserve service.

Preparing for the Debt Ceiling Debate and the Impending “Fiscal Cliff”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 17, 2012 2:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How will your investment in the G fund and your federal retirement funds be used if there is no resolution on the debt ceiling?

TSP Stock Funds Up in November

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 4, 2012 9:38 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

While the stock market was volatile last month, those that remained invested in the TSP stock funds came out ahead for the month and are ahead substantially in 2012.

Your COLA Increase for 2013: Less than 2%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 11, 2012 7:25 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement, Human Resources Leave a comment

The COLA increase for some federal retirees in 2013 will likely be between 1.5 and 1.7%. Here is an explanation.

Social Security: A Program in Trouble

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 3, 2012 8:24 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Social Security program has financial problems. How serious is the problem? Here is a quick summary.

Lack of Detail Leads to Denial of Survivor Annuity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 10, 2012 8:27 AM Categories Court Cases, Current Events Leave a comment

Here is another recent case that establishes the critical importance of dotting every “i” and crossing every “t” if a retired federal employee intends to give a former spouse a survivor annuity.

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March 21, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3828 +0.01% +0.86%
F Fund $18.6152 -0.33% +2.24%
C Fund $61.6538 +1.30% +4.67%
S Fund $63.7177 +2.17% +3.55%
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L 2030 $40.3536 +0.84% +3.27%
L 2035 $11.9998 +0.92% +3.50%
L 2040 $44.9892 +1.00% +3.72%
L 2045 $12.2138 +1.07% +3.91%
L 2050 $26.5495 +1.14% +4.10%
L 2055 $12.8307 +1.41% +4.63%
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L 2065 $12.8278 +1.41% +4.63%
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