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Markets Are Falling! What Are Your Rules on Investing?

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiApr 16, 2025 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The stock market has dropped quickly recently dragging TSP account values down with it. Is now the time to sell?

Are Tariffs “Tariff-fying” Your TSP?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciApr 3, 2025 3:43 PM | Updated: Apr 6, 2025 3:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Tariffs have rattled the stock market. Should federal employees be worried about their TSP accounts?

Zero Percent Return for the C Fund Over the Next 10 Years?!

By Thomas LeeNov 7, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News
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The stock market is at record high levels. What does that mean for future returns?

The Stock Market is Down in 2022; How Are TSP Participants Responding?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 25, 2022 1:42 PM | Updated: Oct 28, 2022 4:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Although TSP fund performance is down sharply in 2022, the majority of TSP participants appear to be staying the course with their investing.

Is the Bear Market Over?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSep 13, 2022 2:51 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

As the author explains, the current economic conditions are bizarre. What does this mean for federal employees planning for retirement?

How to Use the G Fund in Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAug 5, 2022 9:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees frequently move into the G Fund in their TSP accounts during bear markets. Do you really know how to use this unique TSP fund?

Top TSP Mistakes During Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 26, 2022 6:46 AM | Updated: Aug 6, 2024 3:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees should avoid making these mistakes with their TSP accounts during bear markets.

The Quickest Way to Kill Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 11, 2022 7:29 AM | Updated: Feb 22, 2023 8:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The stock market is down, and many federal employees have seen their TSP savings go down with it. Should they put the money to use elsewhere?

Don’t Fall Into the G Fund Trap

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 6, 2022 8:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Have you sold or thought of selling your TSP stock funds as you watch your account values drop? Doing so could prove more costly than not selling.

It’s an “Official” Bear Market

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJun 17, 2022 8:55 AM | Updated: May 26, 2023 4:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The S&P 500 has officially entered a bear market. These are some important concepts for federal employees to consider as they analyze their financial plans.

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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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