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No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 9, 2020 11:50 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.

Will the Coronavirus Impact Annuity Payments?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 2, 2020 12:03 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

OPM has reassured federal retirees that its retirement services operations will not be disrupted by the coronavirus.

FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyMarch 12, 2020 7:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.

New TSP Annuity COLA Computation Rate Coming in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 14, 2020 10:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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TSP annuities will have a new formula used to calculate their cost of living adjustments starting this spring.

FRTIB Awards TSP Annuity Contract

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 31, 2020 9:45 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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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 SmithJanuary 31, 2020 8:14 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.

2020 Pay Raise Unfair to Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 23, 2019 2:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Which group comes out ahead in determining a COLA or the annual federal pay raise?

Proposal Would Change Calculation Rate of the TSP Annuity COLA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 17, 2019 9:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The FRTIB has proposed a change to the rate used to calculate annual increases for TSP annuities.

What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 10, 2019 2:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?

Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeNovember 13, 2019 10:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?

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Daily TSP Performance

March 22, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3848 +0.01% +0.87%
F Fund $18.8031 +1.01% +3.27%
C Fund $60.6434 -1.64% +2.95%
S Fund $62.0341 -2.64% +0.82%
I Fund $35.6406 +0.10% +5.00%
L Income $23.2328 -0.22% +1.67%
L 2025 $11.6578 -0.38% +2.05%
L 2030 $40.0957 -0.64% +2.61%
L 2035 $11.9157 -0.70% +2.78%
L 2040 $44.6439 -0.77% +2.93%
L 2045 $12.1132 -0.82% +3.06%
L 2050 $26.3143 -0.89% +3.17%
L 2055 $12.6820 -1.16% +3.42%
L 2060 $12.6808 -1.16% +3.42%
L 2065 $12.6794 -1.16% +3.42%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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