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Climate Change, Politics and Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 28, 2022 6:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A new rule from the Department of Labor requires considering climate change when investing retirement assets. Will this impact TSP investments?

$795 Billion in TSP: Politicians Scrambling for the Cash

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 26, 2021 7:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP has about $795 billion in assets. Politicians are using a variety of ways to be able to change the TSP to use the money in pursuit of political objectives.

Reason for Concern? TSP, Politics, Climate Change and Investment Decisions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 8, 2021 8:10 AM | Updated: Jul 18, 2021 9:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP has focused on maximizing investments and safety for federal employees. However, outside influences are working to change this investment strategy.

TSP: Shooting for 70% Replacement Income & Understanding L Fund Investments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 26, 2021 2:39 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The latest meeting of TSP executives outlined legislative and administration actions, their potential impact on the TSP, and highlights of L Fund investments.

Targeting the TSP: Fossil Fuels, Politics, and Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 23, 2021 3:16 PM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Fossil fuels in TSP investments is a hot political issue. President Biden has issued an Executive Order with ramifications for the TSP.

Federal Employees Respond: Stay Away from My TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 11, 2021 12:43 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2021 12:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Several proposals have been made to modify the TSP to reflect political objectives. FedSmith readers are remarkably unified in opposition to the proposals.

Social Divesting Proposal Threatens to Gut Some TSP Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 31, 2021 4:18 PM | Updated: May 23, 2021 11:43 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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From two sources, the TSP is being asked to dump fossil fuels from TSP funds. Could the president issue an Order that would hold up in court?

Saving the Planet with the TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 10, 2021 10:07 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:52 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Will changing TSP options help save the planet? A new bill seeks to “protect federal pensions from the economic consequences of climate change”.

Bill Would Let Federal Employees Fight Climate Change with Their TSP Accounts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 24, 2020 9:51 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees the option of avoiding the fossil fuel industry with their TSP investments.

Should Agencies be Required to Use Zero-Emission Vehicles?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2020 12:54 PM | Updated: Feb 6, 2020 10:14 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One lawmaker wants to require federal agencies to only purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles for their fleets.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 13, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1308 +0.01% +2.01%
F Fund $20.0012 -0.37% +2.69%
C Fund $95.0040 -1.11% +2.23%
S Fund $88.2485 -1.70% -2.11%
I Fund $48.5492 -1.15% +15.88%
L Income $27.6479 -0.33% +3.39%
L 2025 $14.2316 -0.35% +3.42%
L 2030 $52.9024 -0.74% +4.87%
L 2035 $15.9824 -0.81% +5.11%
L 2040 $60.8723 -0.89% +5.35%
L 2045 $16.7473 -0.95% +5.54%
L 2050 $36.8940 -1.01% +5.72%
L 2055 $18.6869 -1.19% +6.28%
L 2060 $18.6846 -1.19% +6.28%
L 2065 $18.6821 -1.19% +6.28%
L 2070 $11.0726 -1.19% +6.29%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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