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More Federal Employees Retired at End of 2019 Than in Recent Years

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 5, 2020 3:09 PM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 2:10 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

According to OPM’s latest retirement data, the number of federal employees that retired at the end of 2019 was higher than in recent years.

DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 5, 2020 11:40 AM | Updated: Feb 18, 2020 9:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.

The Social Security Double Tax Bomb

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 4, 2020 1:11 PM | Updated: Mar 18, 2020 4:44 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

As the author explains, federal employees who think their taxes will be lower in retirement could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

OPM is Monitoring the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 4, 2020 11:17 AM | Updated: Feb 17, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued a memo outlining actions the agency is taking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus within the federal workforce.

CBO Projects USPS Will Continue Defaulting on Retiree Health Fund Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 4, 2020 10:09 AM | Updated: Feb 17, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

CBO said in a recent report that it expects the Postal Service to continue to default on required payments to its retiree health benefits fund.

Your TSP and the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 3, 2020 11:40 AM | Updated: Feb 17, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Stock markets reacted quickly to news of a virus spreading quickly. The January TSP returns reflect this fear.

FRTIB Awards TSP Annuity Contract

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 31, 2020 9:45 AM | Updated: Feb 13, 2020 2:40 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The FRTIB announced that it has awarded its life annuity contract for the TSP to MetLife.

Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 31, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Feb 13, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.

The Roth TSP and Other Forms of ‘Tax Insurance’

By Tom WalkerJan 30, 2020 10:41 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2020 9:13 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says taxes could rise in the future, making traditional tax planning strategies less effective.

Impeachment? Read This Before Offering an Opinion

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2020 3:11 PM | Updated: Feb 12, 2020 3:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

As the impeachment trial continues in Washington, the debate over whether federal employees can discuss impeachment while on duty as resurfaced.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 5, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8756 +0.01% +1.47%
F Fund $20.9126 +0.19% +0.15%
C Fund $116.5741 +0.81% +6.45%
S Fund $110.4989 +1.26% +10.05%
I Fund $61.9907 +1.00% +11.71%
L Income $30.2562 +0.28% +3.46%
L 2030 $61.2632 +0.54% +5.45%
L 2035 $18.7833 +0.63% +6.24%
L 2040 $72.3002 +0.69% +6.66%
L 2045 $20.0724 +0.73% +7.02%
L 2050 $44.6187 +0.78% +7.38%
L 2055 $23.2981 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2060 $23.2952 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2065 $23.2923 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2070 $13.8049 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2075 $12.0586 +0.93% +8.72%
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