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Stock Market Soars: TSP Performance Surges in Q2 2025

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 1, 2025 8:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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TSP performance fluctuated in the second quarter of 2025 as stocks hit a new high in 55 days after a 15% drop, a first in 75 years.

Protecting Your Pension: How to Spot a Scam as a Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiJun 30, 2025 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are common scam tactics and ways you can protect yourself from falling prey to them.

A New TSP Fund Launches Today

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 30, 2025 7:00 AM | Updated: Jul 1, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The L 2075 Fund officially joins the TSP fund lineup today.

Benefits Cuts Off the Table in Latest Draft of Senate Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 28, 2025 4:51 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2025 5:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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New draft legislation in the Senate has dropped mention of proposals negatively impacting federal employees.

Would You Be Willing to Pay 15.6% Towards Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 27, 2025 4:18 PM | Updated: Jun 28, 2025 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Senate Republicans are reportedly considering a sharp increase to the amount federal employees pay towards their retirement benefits.

Supreme Court Restricts Nationwide Injunctions: Implications for Union Challenges to Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2025 12:29 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Forum shopping for a district court more likely to support a case against executive orders has resulted in a new Supreme Court decision restricting nationwide injunctions.

How to Determine What is the Truth in a Post-Truth World

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 26, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Credibility is key to discerning truth. Trust, consistency, and evidence matter more than gut feelings in a post-truth world.

FERS Refund: Redeem Retirement Contribution Deductions or Defer Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJun 26, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Deciding between FERS refunds and deferred retirement impacts future finances. Consider age, service years, taxes, and growth potential before choosing.

New Horizons for TSP Investors: Introducing the L 2075 Fund

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2025 12:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees investing in the TSP will soon have another fund option: the L 2075 Fund.

Byrd Rule Roadblocks: Provisions Impacting Federal Employees at Risk in “One Big Beautiful Bill”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2025 6:19 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2025 11:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Proposals to cut federal employee pay, benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” appear to be in jeopardy.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 15, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.2051 +0.01% +2.40%
F Fund $20.0367 -0.28% +2.87%
C Fund $99.3409 -0.38% +6.90%
S Fund $92.8782 -1.52% +3.02%
I Fund $49.2953 -0.65% +17.66%
L Income $27.9872 -0.18% +4.66%
L 2030 $54.1157 -0.39% +7.27%
L 2035 $16.3784 -0.43% +7.72%
L 2040 $62.4938 -0.47% +8.15%
L 2045 $17.2201 -0.50% +8.52%
L 2050 $37.9950 -0.53% +8.88%
L 2055 $19.3509 -0.62% +10.05%
L 2060 $19.3485 -0.62% +10.06%
L 2065 $19.3460 -0.62% +10.06%
L 2070 $11.4659 -0.62% +10.07%
L 2075 $10.0156 -0.62% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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