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Your TSP Beneficiaries and the Code of Federal Regulations

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 20, 2025 8:25 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2025 4:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Code of Federal Regulations is an online resource for gaining a deeper understanding of TSP beneficiaries.

Can Children Keep Money in the TSP? How Does Thrift Savings Plan Pay Beneficiaries?

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiJan 24, 2025 9:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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These are the types of beneficiaries in the TSP and how the beneficiary process works for them.

5 Huge Retirement Mistakes

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJan 14, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees: Are you making any of these mistakes in your retirement planning?

What Happens to Your TSP If You Die?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 16, 2024 7:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What happens to a federal employee’s TSP account upon his or her death?

Federal Employees: Select Your Beneficiaries OR They Will Be Chosen For You

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleFeb 21, 2024 7:40 AM | Updated: Apr 8, 2024 10:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees who have not defined or updated beneficiaries could find that their benefits are not paid out as they intended.

What Happens to My TSP When I Die?

By Brandon ChristyMar 4, 2021 11:31 AM | Updated: Jan 18, 2024 9:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How is your TSP account handled after you pass away? Filling out this one form is very important to ensure it is handled according to your wishes.

Protect Your Family with Important Estate Planning Documents

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinDec 20, 2016 2:22 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2024 9:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Have you considered what would happen to your loved ones and to your assets after you pass away? Proper planning is important to ensure your wishes are carried out.

What Happens To Your Benefits If You Die After You Retire?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 17, 2016 2:39 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2024 9:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What can federal employees expect to happen to their benefits if they pass away after retiring from federal service?

What Happens to Your Benefits If You Die While Still Working? Response to Readers’ Questions

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 11, 2016 5:27 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2024 9:58 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What can federal employees expect to happen to their benefits if they pass away while still employed?

What Happens to Your Benefits if You Die While Still Working?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJul 13, 2015 4:16 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2024 10:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees should know what happens to their benefits if they die while still employed.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.2096 +0.01% +2.43%
F Fund $20.0723 -0.02% +3.05%
C Fund $100.1890 +0.53% +7.81%
S Fund $94.7571 +1.16% +5.11%
I Fund $49.6344 +0.47% +18.47%
L Income $28.0658 +0.17% +4.95%
L 2030 $54.4326 +0.36% +7.90%
L 2035 $16.4835 +0.39% +8.41%
L 2040 $62.9289 +0.43% +8.90%
L 2045 $17.3481 +0.46% +9.32%
L 2050 $38.2948 +0.49% +9.74%
L 2055 $19.5325 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2060 $19.5301 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2065 $19.5276 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2070 $11.5736 +0.59% +11.10%
L 2075 $10.1096 +0.59% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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