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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.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Roth TSP

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinApril 29, 2012 8:41 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The author shares her opinion about the Roth TSP as well as some frequently asked questions and answers about it.

Social Insecurity

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 24, 2012 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How secure is the Social Security program? According to the Board of Trustees, trust funds will be exhausted three years quicker than earlier projections. In reality, the problem is more severe than it appears at first glance.

No Annuity for Surviving Former Spouse

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 27, 2012 3:45 AM Categories Court Cases, Current Events Leave a comment

A former spouse learns she cannot receive the survivor annuity she claims her ex husband, who had worked as a physician with the VA, intended for her to have.

Bridges to Nowhere, Cheese, and Video Games: Coburn’s 2011 Wasteful Government Spending Report

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 21, 2011 8:20 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released a report outlining 100 projects and items on which he believes the government has wasted taxpayers dollars in 2011.

How to Calculate Your 2012 COLA Payment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 21, 2011 9:49 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The COLA percentage amount for both FERS and CSRS was announced on October 19. OPM has issued official guidelines on how to calculate your COLA increase.

3.6 Percent COLA for 2012

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 19, 2011 9:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

After two years without any increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA), there will be an increase of 3.6% for those who receive the full amount of the annual adjustment.

McCotter Legislation Would Introduce Private Investment Plan to Save Social Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 13, 2011 12:03 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) plans to introduce legislation designed to save the Social Security retirement and disability trust funds from insolvency.

Debt Ceiling Reached But Sky Isn’t Falling on Thrift Savings Plan Investors

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2011 8:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

With the United States hitting the debt ceiling, can you still withdraw your money from your Thrift Savings Plan? Here is the answer from a TSP official.

FedSmith.com Readers Talk about Why They Work for the Government

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2011 5:43 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

We recently asked FedSmith.com readers why they work for the federal government and received a wide variety of answers.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 2, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.5127 +0.01% +1.61%
F Fund $18.6319 -0.50% +2.33%
C Fund $66.1783 +1.46% +12.35%
S Fund $66.5917 +2.98% +8.23%
I Fund $37.4047 +1.13% +10.20%
L Income $23.7645 +0.36% +4.00%
L 2025 $12.0285 +0.56% +5.29%
L 2030 $41.9642 +0.91% +7.39%
L 2035 $12.5157 +0.99% +7.95%
L 2040 $47.0634 +1.08% +8.50%
L 2045 $12.8092 +1.16% +8.98%
L 2050 $27.9149 +1.24% +9.45%
L 2055 $13.6154 +1.54% +11.03%
L 2060 $13.6139 +1.54% +11.03%
L 2065 $13.6123 +1.54% +11.03%
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