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Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 23, 2021 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?

How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 18, 2021 12:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.

How to Calculate Your FERS Pension After a Divorce

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJanuary 25, 2021 10:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What impact can a divorce have on your FERS pension? The author describes a common scenario.

Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJanuary 18, 2021 12:14 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.

Should I Convert to a TSP Life Annuity?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyJanuary 13, 2021 11:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The TSP life annuity is an intriguing option for federal retirees, but is it right for you?

When Can I Expect to Start Receiving My Pension?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJanuary 7, 2021 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees could find themselves with a temporary income gap right after they retire. The author says it’s wise to plan ahead.

The Big ‘Gotchas’ of Deferred Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 30, 2020 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.

Joe Biden: Federal Reemployed Annuitant?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 13, 2020 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Joe Biden receives a federal pension from his decades in the Senate. Will he still receive it if he becomes president?

How Much Income Will You Have in Retirement Under FERS?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 6, 2020 12:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There are three main sources of income in retirement under FERS. How much income can a federal retiree expect to get from these?

Top Mistakes on OPM Retirement Applications

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSeptember 30, 2020 11:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are some common mistakes federal employees should avoid to help speed up their OPM retirement application processing.

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Daily TSP Rates

February 2, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2971 +0.01% +0.36%
F Fund $18.9411 +0.07% +4.03%
C Fund $64.1910 +1.48% +8.98%
S Fund $70.8659 +2.11% +15.17%
I Fund $37.1723 +0.16% +9.52%
L Income $23.5046 +0.28% +2.86%
L 2025 $11.9047 +0.44% +4.21%
L 2030 $41.5410 +0.67% +6.31%
L 2035 $12.3956 +0.74% +6.92%
L 2040 $46.6293 +0.80% +7.50%
L 2045 $12.6974 +0.86% +8.03%
L 2050 $27.6787 +0.91% +8.52%
L 2055 $13.4855 +1.10% +9.97%
L 2060 $13.4843 +1.10% +9.97%
L 2065 $13.4829 +1.10% +9.97%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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