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Another Bill Would Ban Federal Employees from Using TikTok

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 21, 2020 7:05 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A second bill has been introduced in Congress to ban federal employees from using TikTok on government issued devices.

The TSP Modernization Act: Expectations vs. Reality

By Kelly MonroeMay 20, 2020 1:47 PM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:30 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP Modernization Act was supposed to add flexibility for TSP participants, but is that what it really did?

Group Calls for 20% Pay Cut for All Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2020 7:33 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A group is calling for “DC politicians and bureaucrats” to take a temporary pay cut to share the economic pain from the coronavirus.

26.71% Federal Employee Pay Disparity Says FSC

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2020 1:52 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:42 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Federal Salary Council has made recommendations for locality pay areas and a pay raise for federal employees in 2021.

Military Veteran Attorney Challenges Termination By SSA

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 19, 2020 10:51 AM | Updated: Jun 1, 2020 3:07 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The SSA terminated a military veteran during his first year as an attorney and he claimed they violated the law in doing so. See how his appeal worked out.

Top Financial Mistakes That Do-It-Yourselfers Make

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 18, 2020 5:22 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 9:18 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines some common mistakes he has personally seen individuals make when doing their own financial planning.

No COLA in 2021?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2020 11:28 AM | Updated: Jun 1, 2020 3:06 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Is there a possibility or probability of no cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2021 for Social Security recipients and federal retirees?

Whistleblower Argues Investigation Was Prohibited Retaliation

By Zach FischerMay 18, 2020 7:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A VA retiree challenged agency actions against him, arguing it had opened its investigation in retaliation for his whistleblowing in violation of the law.

TSP Announces CARES Act Loan Options

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2020 9:31 AM | Updated: May 4, 2021 11:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP has announced details of temporary loan options under the CARES Act to help federal employees impacted by the coronavirus.

The Thrift Board Blinked

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 15, 2020 8:29 AM | Updated: May 29, 2020 5:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The FRTIB has delayed implementation of its planned change to the TSP’s I Fund, but is this debate really over yet?

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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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