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3 Tips to Get More Time Off…and Have Your Supervisor Love You For It!

By Martha WilsonMar 16, 2014 5:31 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author offers three tips to help you ensure your vacation days don’t go to waste as well as increase the likelihood that your supervisor will grant you the time off.

Stamps Honor Hero of World War II

By Meiko S. PattonMar 16, 2014 3:30 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

WWII Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers is only one of eight living recipients of the award among WWII veterans. He was recently presented with a framed edition of the recently issued WWII Medal of Honor stamps in honor of his service.

So, Is Multitasking Good Or Bad For You?

By Robbie HymanMar 14, 2014 9:17 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

Some very smart people disagree about the merits (or demerits) of multitasking as a strategy for productivity. Give both arguments a hearing, and decide for yourself.

HCR Honored For Service

By Meiko S. PattonMar 13, 2014 9:25 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Eagle Spirit Award is the highest award given to a highway contractor by USPS. Recently, this award was bestowed upon Sacramento’s Oakhurst Post Office HCR Kenneth Peterson for his 24 years of dedicated service.

Changing the Automatic TSP Allocations for New Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2014 1:41 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A bill introduced this week would alter the automatic TSP investments for new federal employees. Here are the details.

Federal Pay Raises Through the Years

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 11, 2014 2:28 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There are probably several reasons for the small pay raises of the past few years. Looking back, there are times when pay raises have been substantial. Why is today different?

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Continues to Grow

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 10, 2014 8:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

The outstanding backlog of retirement claims grew again in February according to new data from the Office of Personnel Management.

A Productivity Tool That You Can Get Right Now For Free, That Really Works, and That You’ll Actually Enjoy

By Robbie HymanMar 10, 2014 6:22 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author discusses what he believes to be a terrific productivity tool and says he wishes he’d discovered it years ago.

Special Retirement Considerations for Some Federal Employees

By Jason VisnerMar 10, 2014 3:17 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines special retirement considerations in areas such as FERS annuity calculations, the Thrift Savings Plan, and insurance for federal employees who work in law enforcement.

Seaside Carrier Helps Elderly Woman

By Meiko S. PattonMar 8, 2014 7:40 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Seaside, CA letter carrier Rafael Leon recently helped save an elderly woman who had fallen and was injured inside of her home.

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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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