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Welcome Back RMDs. We’ve Missed You!

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMarch 25, 2021 8:56 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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RMDs were suspended in 2020 under the CARES Act, but we now go back to normal RMD rules in 2021.

Federal Guide to TSP Loans

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyDecember 11, 2020 9:30 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How do TSP loans work? Here is an overview of the process.

CARES Act Withdrawal Deadline for TSP Rapidly Approaching

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 10, 2020 5:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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An important deadline that can impact TSP participants is quickly approaching.

TSP Announces Significant Transaction Dates

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: December 10, 2020 4:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The TSP has announced significant dates for end-of-year financial transactions.

TSP Participants Move Out of Stock Funds Right Before Record Highs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 28, 2020 8:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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COVID-19 has had an impact on TSP actions and decisions by TSP investors.

Time is Running Out to Replace Your RMD

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: August 28, 2020 7:21 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Required minimum distributions were suspended under the CARES Act, but if you already took one and want to replace it, it must be done before it’s too late.

TSP Update: Coronavirus Loans and F Fund Ahead in 2020

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 29, 2020 9:23 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Here are the results of the CARES Act project for the TSP and where participants moved their investments in June.

You Can Now Apply for Coronavirus TSP Loans

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 16, 2020 8:51 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Special loan and withdrawal options are now available to TSP participants affected by the coronavirus.

TSP Announces CARES Act Loan Options

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2020 9:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The TSP has announced details of temporary loan options under the CARES Act to help federal employees impacted by the coronavirus.

Will the TSP Offer Coronavirus Relief Provisions from the CARES Act?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 23, 2020 12:56 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The CARES Act allows hardship withdrawals from retirement plans, but it isn’t clear if the TSP will allow them for federal employees.

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Daily TSP Rates

August 17, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9958 +0.01% +1.55%
F Fund $19.0197 -0.54% -8.94%
C Fund $65.1522 -0.71% -9.44%
S Fund $69.9160 -1.76% -16.21%
I Fund $33.6898 -0.76% -14.58%
L Income $22.9927 -0.23% -2.10%
L 2025 $11.6614 -0.38% -4.78%
L 2030 $40.4744 -0.55% -7.11%
L 2035 $12.0732 -0.61% -8.00%
L 2040 $45.3985 -0.66% -8.84%
L 2045 $12.3597 -0.71% -9.60%
L 2050 $26.9341 -0.76% -10.29%
L 2055 $13.0937 -0.87% -12.02%
L 2060 $13.0927 -0.87% -12.03%
L 2065 $13.0916 -0.87% -12.03%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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