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The Coronavirus Blues

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAug 28, 2020 2:22 PM | Updated: Oct 8, 2020 1:25 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Man appearing frustrated/sad with his right hand over his face as he looks to the side while holding a sign that says 'COVID-19' in his left hand; a calculator and paperwork are on a table in front of him

How is your life likely to change in a “new normal” world? Are you adapting?

TSP Participants Move Out of Stock Funds Right Before Record Highs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 28, 2020 8:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 GrobeAug 27, 2020 11:21 AM Categories Federal Employee 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.

Investing During a Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinAug 20, 2020 7:33 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
$100 bill pictured upright in a 3D fashion with the image of Benjamin Franklin wearing a surgical face mask to protect from COVID-19 coronavirus; a spread of $100 bills cash lies underneath the upright $100 bill

There are always reasons not to invest for retirement based on the latest bad news, but market ups and downs are a normal part of investing.

COVID-Related Financial Considerations and Your Security Clearance

By Anthony J. Kuhn, Esq.Aug 19, 2020 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Financial difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus could threaten your security clearance.

Postal Service Becomes Pawn in New Political Battle

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 13, 2020 2:49 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:23 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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What to do about funding the ailing Postal Service has become fodder for a political fight between Democrats and Republicans.

Senators Introduce a Second Bill in Push to Expand Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2020 11:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Woman pictured working at home sitting on the floor in front of a couch with a laptop while she talks on the phone and looks at paperwork; a dog is sleeping beside her on the floor

Three Senators are making a second legislative push to expand telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Weighs on Postal Service as it Reports Another Quarterly Loss

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 7, 2020 1:25 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:27 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the Postal Service, a fact reflected in its FY 2020 third quarter financial results.

Five Areas of Insurance Calling for a COVID-19 Gut-Check

By Shelly GiulianoAug 7, 2020 9:42 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Illustration of a man holding up a large umbrella to block incoming COVID-19 coronavirus cells

The coronavirus pandemic is a reminder to evaluate your current insurance needs. These are some insurance types to consider.

Senators Continue Push for More Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 3, 2020 4:17 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Employee working on a laptop wearing a face mask with a bottle of hand sanitizer in the foreground

More lawmakers are continuing to make their case for keeping federal employees on telework to protect them from the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 30, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1711 +0.04% +2.22%
F Fund $20.2603 +0.35% +4.02%
C Fund $98.6743 +0.52% +6.18%
S Fund $92.0521 +0.52% +2.11%
I Fund $49.7247 +0.18% +18.69%
L Income $27.9579 +0.15% +4.55%
L 2030 $54.0610 +0.28% +7.17%
L 2035 $16.3639 +0.30% +7.62%
L 2040 $62.4426 +0.32% +8.06%
L 2045 $17.2069 +0.34% +8.44%
L 2050 $37.9654 +0.36% +8.79%
L 2055 $19.3201 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2060 $19.3178 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2065 $19.3155 +0.40% +9.88%
L 2070 $11.4479 +0.40% +9.90%
L 2075 $10.0000 % %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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