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Federal Employees and Canceling Union Dues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 18, 2020 5:52 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:12 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The FLRA has issued a decision overturning a long-standing restriction that made it more difficult to cancel union dues payments.

FRTIB Plans to Raise Automatic Enrollment in TSP to 5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 18, 2020 11:42 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2020 6:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A proposed rule in the Federal Register would increase the automatic enrollment percentage in the TSP from 3% to 5% later this year.

Bloomberg’s Plan for Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFeb 18, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author analyzes details of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s plan for Social Security.

New TSP Catch-Up Contribution Process Coming in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 17, 2020 6:46 AM | Updated: Mar 4, 2020 2:34 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP is implementing a simpler process for making catch-up contributions beginning in 2021.

New TSP Hardship Withdrawal Option Likely Coming Soon

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 15, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Mar 3, 2020 11:55 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A proposed rule would allow TSP participants to make hardship withdrawals in the event of natural disasters.

New TSP Annuity COLA Computation Rate Coming in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 14, 2020 10:07 AM | Updated: Mar 7, 2020 10:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

TSP annuities will have a new formula used to calculate their cost of living adjustments starting this spring.

House Bill Would Expand Paid Parental Leave to All Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 13, 2020 3:34 PM | Updated: Mar 1, 2020 2:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A House bill would expand paid parental leave to cover some federal employees who were excluded by the new law.

Postmaster Removed for Inappropriate Behavior Toward Employee He Fired

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 13, 2020 12:38 PM | Updated: Feb 28, 2020 12:50 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Postmaster removed an employee for performance, but he was removed after she alleged that he had made inappropriate comments to her while she worked for him.

Employment Costs are Killing the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 12, 2020 2:41 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2021 10:34 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Employment related costs make up the bulk of the Postal Service’s operating costs. A recent GAO report looks at the burden they place on the agency.

Two Practical Steps to Conquer the Retirement Unknowns

By Brandon ChristyFeb 12, 2020 10:18 AM | Updated: Aug 16, 2020 5:22 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Shifting from work to retirement is a big change. These are some ideas to help make the transition.

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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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