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House Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Contains a Bailout for the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 24, 2020 5:37 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two House lawmakers have said that the coronavirus has created a financial emergency for the Postal Service.

House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Stimulus Bill With Provisions for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 24, 2020 10:30 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

House Democrats have unveiled a coronavirus stimulus bill with a number of important provisions for federal employees.

The Coronavirus Pandemic and Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMar 23, 2020 1:26 PM | Updated: Jun 14, 2023 3:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Looking at how markets have performed during past pandemics can give federal employees an idea of how the TSP will fare long-term from the coronavirus.

Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees During Coronavirus Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 22, 2020 10:02 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2020 10:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
A man sits at a table in his kitchen conducting telework and talking on the phone and working in front of a laptop

A Senate bill would direct federal agencies to maximize telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

TSP Accounts: After Coronavirus, Any Positive Scenarios?

By W. Lee RadcliffeMar 21, 2020 7:14 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The coronavirus has tanked the stock market and taken TSP account values down with it. What can history teach us about how this will impact your retirement?

Congresswoman Wants Paid Leave for Some Teleworking Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 20, 2020 1:07 PM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

One Congresswoman is asking for paid leave to be provided to teleworking federal employees who are also caring for family members while at home.

What the Coronavirus Means for Your Money

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 20, 2020 7:28 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Spread of four $100 bills with a surgical mask pictured over the mouth and nose of Benjamin Franklin's photo on the top bill; a pocket watch is sitting on top of the bills to the right side

It can be frightening to watch the stock market drop quickly, but the author says it also presents some financial opportunities.

Map Shows Airport Locations Where TSA Agents Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 19, 2020 4:01 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:22 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The TSA has created a map showing airport locations where officers worked who are known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Will You Continue to Get Social Security Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 19, 2020 7:06 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Will the coronavirus interrupt Social Security payments? Here’s what the SSA says.

TSP Distribution Rules and the Coronavirus Don’t Mix

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciMar 18, 2020 1:42 PM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 6:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the new TSP distribution rules can exacerbate losses in a stock market downturn.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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