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Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2022 9:15 AM | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 11:00 AM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?

Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettDec 7, 2021 3:05 PM | Updated: Sep 11, 2023 3:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.

Is December 31 Really the Best Day to Retire?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 30, 2021 8:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

This Retirement Mistake Could Cut Your Pension by 15%

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 28, 2021 10:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.

What Should Federal Employees Do With the TSP After Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApr 23, 2021 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees have several options with respect to what they can do with their TSP accounts after they retire from federal service.

How This Federal Employee Lost His Pension

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 22, 2021 7:01 AM | Updated: Apr 17, 2021 3:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel lying on top of a spread of $100 bills next to a pair of handcuffs on a wooden surface

This retired federal employee lost his annual pension payment of about $100,000 per year. Here is what happened.

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 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 HawsFeb 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 HawsJan 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 SmithJan 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.

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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%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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