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Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2020 11:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.

Connolly Accuses Labor Department of Overstepping its Authority on TSP’s I Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 29, 2020 7:52 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House Oversight Committee has now stepped into the ongoing political battle over the TSP’s I Fund.

Are Whistleblowers More Likely to Be Fired if They Are Probationary Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 28, 2020 3:57 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2020 11:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A GAO report attempted to determine if whistleblowers are more likely to be fired when they are in probationary status.

TSP Bounces Back for Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 28, 2020 7:19 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2020 11:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP is providing positive returns for investors in May as people are going back to work and the economy may start turning around.

How Having a Child Affects Your FEHB Coverage

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 27, 2020 1:14 PM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Under what conditions are children covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits program? Here is a summary.

Mail Carrier Allegedly Changed Ballot Requests from ‘Democrat’ to ‘Republican’ as a ‘Joke’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 27, 2020 10:12 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A West Virginia mail carrier has been charged with attempted election fraud after allegedly tampering with ballot requests sent through the mail.

Social Security’s New Day of Reckoning

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 26, 2020 12:14 PM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that the “day of reckoning” for Social Security is likely to come sooner than previously thought.

How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Paid by the IRS?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2020 6:44 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The IRS has published updated data showing the total number of COVID-19 stimulus payments issued to date.

3 Social Security Questions

By Brandon ChristyMay 23, 2020 8:58 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Social Security is a key part of your federal retirement benefits. These are three important things to know about it.

3 Things to Do With Your Extra Money

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 22, 2020 7:13 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The coronavirus has many federal employees working at home which could mean they have fewer expenses. These are some ways to put the savings to work.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 6, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8780 +0.01% +1.48%
F Fund $21.0010 +0.42% +0.57%
C Fund $118.2739 +1.46% +8.00%
S Fund $111.9585 +1.32% +11.50%
I Fund $63.6530 +2.68% +14.71%
L Income $30.4236 +0.55% +4.04%
L 2030 $61.9188 +1.07% +6.58%
L 2035 $19.0210 +1.27% +7.59%
L 2040 $73.2944 +1.38% +8.13%
L 2045 $20.3672 +1.47% +8.59%
L 2050 $45.3149 +1.56% +9.06%
L 2055 $23.7296 +1.85% +10.73%
L 2060 $23.7267 +1.85% +10.73%
L 2065 $23.7238 +1.85% +10.73%
L 2070 $14.0607 +1.85% +10.73%
L 2075 $12.2820 +1.85% +10.73%
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