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Navigating Retirement with TSP: Is the 60/40 Allocation Right for You?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 2, 2025 8:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 60/40 TSP allocation blends growth and stability. Adjust it based on your time horizon, risk tolerance, and financial goals for retirement success.

Why Warren Buffett Is Holding Cash and What Federal Employees Can Learn from It

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMar 12, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Warren Buffett is holding a lot of cash right now. What can federal employees learn from this?

Using the 4% Rule and Bucket Strategy for Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 25, 2025 9:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These 2 strategies can help ensure that federal employees never run out of money in retirement.

Accumulation Phase Versus Distribution Phase

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJun 4, 2024 3:50 PM | Updated: Jun 10, 2024 3:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The bucket strategy is an effective method to use for successfully managing retirement income.

Can You Have Too Much in the Wrong Accounts?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMay 8, 2024 8:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

There are three primary types of investment accounts, and different strategies are needed for each to minimize taxes.

How to Invest Your TSP During All-Time High Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFeb 16, 2024 9:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The S&P 500 recently hit another all-time high. What does this mean for your investment strategy?

All Successful Retirement Plans Have These

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJun 30, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Feb 15, 2024 11:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If you ensure that your retirement plan has these attributes, it is more likely to be a success.

Diversify Your Tax Buckets

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJun 2, 2023 10:24 AM | Updated: Aug 25, 2023 12:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There are 4 primary “tax buckets” where you can have your money, and it’s best to spread your investments across all of them over time.

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

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMar 13, 2023 7:45 AM | Updated: Feb 15, 2024 11:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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 GliegerFeb 24, 2023 9:44 AM | Updated: Feb 15, 2024 11:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

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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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