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4 Must-Have Parts to a Federal Employee’s Retirement Income System

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMarch 13, 2023 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
FERS pension + social security income + retirement portfolio withdrawals = cash needed to maintain a federal employee's lifestyle in retirement

Federal employees must understand how to utilize all the parts of their retirement benefits to maximize their retirement income.

How to Create Your Retirement Portfolio

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 24, 2023 9:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Bucket strategy for investment portfolio management with buckets of money for soon, short, medium and long term use

There is no shortage of strategies for managing an investment portfolio. This is one approach that has proven effective.

The Quickest Way to Kill Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 11, 2022 7:29 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?

Protecting Your TSP Account From the “What Ifs” of Life

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 9, 2022 9:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

It’s good to consider “what ifs” for when life takes unexpected turns. Here are a couple of strategies to help safeguard your TSP.

Managing Your Portfolio Throughout Retirement

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAugust 26, 2021 7:29 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Managing risk is an important aspect of planning for a successful retirement. This is one strategy to help with managing risk for your investments.

TSP Investment Strategy for Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 16, 2021 7:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How should you invest your TSP savings in retirement? This is one strategy that can be a good option.

What Should I Do With My TSP at Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSeptember 15, 2020 1:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What to do with your TSP account upon reaching retirement is an important decision. These are some considerations.

Four Ways to Generate Retirement Investment Income

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonSeptember 8, 2020 1:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of a person's fingers holding a watering can pointed towards four vertical stacks of coins growing in size from left to right depicting long-term growth of investments/money for retirement

These are four strategies you can use as the basis for developing a plan for generating income to use in retirement.

A Bucket of Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMarch 2, 2020 7:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Red and white road warning sign that reads 'coronavirus' pictured against a blue sky

Worries about the coronavirus have pushed the stock market into correction territory. Would a “bucket strategy” help retirees with funds in the TSP?

Your Thrift Spending Plan: Retirement Income Strategies

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerMarch 12, 2019 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

When you reach retirement, you need to plan for how much you can withdraw and spend from your nest egg. The author discusses two strategies.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 31, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.4025 +0.01% +0.97%
F Fund $18.7780 +0.46% +3.13%
C Fund $63.3162 +1.45% +7.49%
S Fund $65.1315 +2.09% +5.85%
I Fund $36.8714 +0.48% +8.63%
L Income $23.4820 +0.33% +2.76%
L 2025 $11.8485 +0.50% +3.72%
L 2030 $41.1031 +0.75% +5.19%
L 2035 $12.2431 +0.83% +5.60%
L 2040 $45.9761 +0.90% +6.00%
L 2045 $12.4994 +0.96% +6.34%
L 2050 $27.2072 +1.02% +6.67%
L 2055 $13.2041 +1.19% +7.67%
L 2060 $13.2028 +1.19% +7.67%
L 2065 $13.2013 +1.19% +7.68%
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