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Annuity

Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 31, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Feb 13, 2020 7:10 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. SmithDec 23, 2019 2:18 PM | Updated: Jan 4, 2020 5:20 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 SmithDec 17, 2019 9:14 AM | Updated: Feb 14, 2020 2:31 PM 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 GrobeDec 10, 2019 2:40 PM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:29 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 GrobeNov 13, 2019 10:24 AM | Updated: Nov 27, 2019 5:00 PM 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?

What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?

By Brandon ChristyNov 5, 2019 11:35 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.

RFP Issued for TSP’s Annuity Provider

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 16, 2019 9:41 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A request for proposal has been issued for a provider for the TSP’s annuity program.

Should I Buy Back Military Time?

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonAug 27, 2019 12:09 PM | Updated: Nov 2, 2022 11:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Should you buy back military time? The author provides an analysis.

Could I Do Better Investing My Annuity Contributions?

By Robert F. BensonAug 21, 2019 1:45 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 2:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Could a federal employee under FERS wind up with more money investing his annuity contributions? The author provides an analysis.

Another Bill Would Make Sex Offenders Ineligible for Federal Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 23, 2019 3:09 PM | Updated: Aug 5, 2019 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced in the House that would bar individuals convicted of sexual abuse of children from receiving federal pensions.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1403 +0.01% +2.06%
F Fund $20.0312 +0.34% +2.84%
C Fund $95.1138 -0.83% +2.35%
S Fund $88.6043 -0.84% -1.72%
I Fund $48.3430 -1.00% +15.39%
L Income $27.6563 -0.21% +3.42%
L 2025 $14.2357 -0.22% +3.45%
L 2030 $52.9030 -0.51% +4.87%
L 2035 $15.9819 -0.56% +5.11%
L 2040 $60.8681 -0.61% +5.34%
L 2045 $16.7455 -0.66% +5.53%
L 2050 $36.8886 -0.70% +5.71%
L 2055 $18.6804 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2060 $18.6781 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2065 $18.6756 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2070 $11.0687 -0.88% +6.26%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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