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Is Your Stimulus “Payment Status Not Available?” This May Be Why

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 16, 2020 4:04 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Screenshot of the message "Payment status not available" displayed on the IRS website in the Get My Payment coronavirus stimulus status application

Are you getting a “payment status not available” message when checking your coronavirus stimulus payment? The IRS explains what this means.

Why Haven’t You Put Your House Up For Sale Yet?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciApril 15, 2020 3:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Real estate for sale sign in the foreground of the front yard of a large, single family home pictured slightly blurred in the background behind the for sale sign on a beautiful sunny day

Federal employees may have seen their TSP balances drop recently, but the author offers advice on how to maintain a calm, long-term perspective.

Career Federal Employees in Forefront of COVID-19 Effort

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 15, 2020 10:55 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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Two long-time federal employees are front and center amid government efforts to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The Morning Stand-Up: An Old Military Staple Promotes Productivity During a Pandemic

By Jeffrey J. LorekApril 15, 2020 8:46 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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The author describes a practice he learned in the military known as the morning stand up and discusses how it can help in this new remote work era.

Lawmakers Seek Benefits for Federal Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 14, 2020 1:48 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Two lawmakers outlined their legislative priorities for federal employees and contractors amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 14, 2020 11:25 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in effect now. These are some common questions and answers for federal employees surrounding the new law.

IRS Launching ‘Get My Payment’ App to Expedite Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 14, 2020 9:40 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS is launching an online application this week to help qualifying taxpayers get their coronavirus stimulus payments more quickly.

TSP Will Not Require RMDs in 2020 for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 13, 2020 10:33 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Notebook on a desk with the words 'required minimum distributions' written on the cover in black marker with the market sitting on top of it

The TSP has issued guidance on suspension of required minimum distributions in 2020 for the coronavirus.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Defraud VA in Multimillion Dollar Coronavirus Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 11, 2020 4:07 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Georgia man has been charged with trying to sell the VA non-existent protective equipment for the coronavirus totaling over $750 million.

USPS Wants $75 Billion to Survive Coronavirus Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 10, 2020 11:34 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service wants a bailout from Congress, but is this just delaying the inevitable?

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June 29, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9272 +0.01% +1.14%
F Fund $18.7039 +0.58% -10.45%
C Fund $58.0883 -0.06% -19.26%
S Fund $60.8991 -1.00% -27.02%
I Fund $32.2201 -0.56% -18.31%
L Income $22.3896 -0.04% -4.67%
L 2025 $11.1857 -0.11% -8.67%
L 2030 $38.1500 -0.18% -12.45%
L 2035 $11.3194 -0.19% -13.74%
L 2040 $42.3411 -0.22% -14.98%
L 2045 $11.4747 -0.23% -16.08%
L 2050 $24.8943 -0.26% -17.09%
L 2055 $11.9299 -0.36% -19.84%
L 2060 $11.9289 -0.37% -19.85%
L 2065 $11.9278 -0.36% -19.85%
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