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OSC Declines to Pursue Cases Involving Fired Probationary Federal Workers

Apr 22, 2025 11:12 AM Tags OSC Leave a comment

The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) told fired probationary employees it would no longer pursue complaints they were wrongfully terminated.

Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 22, 2025 8:20 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.

Possible Changes for Federal Employees in the 2025 Federal Budget

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 21, 2025 7:15 AM | Updated: Apr 28, 2025 1:46 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.

“Draining the Swamp”: Schedule F is Back and Moving Forward

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2025 1:10 PM | Updated: Apr 21, 2025 11:58 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is publishing a proposed rule to create a Schedule Policy/Career classification (Schedule F) for some federal employees, making it easier to fire them.

Legislation Would Give Federal Employees Another Holiday for Easter

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 19, 2025 7:30 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to make the Monday after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.

Trump Extends Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2025 6:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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President Trump has extended the hiring freeze on civilian federal employees in the executive branch.

7 Critical Tax Years to Plan for in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsApr 17, 2025 9:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are 7 important retirement milestones on which to focus your retirement planning.

Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.

Markets Are Falling! What Are Your Rules on Investing?

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiApr 16, 2025 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The stock market has dropped quickly recently dragging TSP account values down with it. Is now the time to sell?

What IRA Investments Are Similar to the TSP Funds?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 15, 2025 9:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The TSP funds are unique, but there are comparable fund options that you can have in an IRA.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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