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The Debt Ceiling and the G Fund: Here We Go Again

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 6, 2019 3:44 PM

The government is using two federal employee retirement accounts to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as the country’s debt continues its steady growth.

What in the *~CSRDF*/@ is Going on?

By Ann VandersliceUpdated: March 5, 2018 11:25 AM
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How well do you understand your federal employee benefits, and how does this information tie into the recently proposed cuts?

Treasury Suspends Investment Into Federal Employee Retirement Funds to Avoid Hitting Debt Ceiling

By Ian SmithDecember 11, 2017 5:57 PM
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The Treasury Department has announced it will no longer be able to fully invest in two federal employee retirement funds to avoid hitting the debt ceiling.

Federal Employees, Federal Benefits and Debt

By Ralph R. SmithAugust 20, 2017 11:44 AM
US flag sticking in a pile of American dollars

The Treasury Secretary says the government needs authority to borrow more money by September 29th. Could federal pension payments be suspended after this date?

How Do You Take Away a Benefit That’s Already Been Paid For?

By John GrobeAugust 7, 2017 2:47 PM
Rubber stamp with the word 'paid'

Recent proposals suggest cutting federal employees’ retirement benefits, however, the author says that lawmakers may not understand how these are funded.

Federal Employee Pension, G Fund Used to Avoid Government Default

By Ralph R. SmithJune 18, 2017 9:44 AM
Struggling businessman holding a huge ball labeled 'debt'

The debt ceiling for the Federal Government has been reached and it is using accounting techniques to keep paying its bills. Federal employees are helping to fund the “extraordinary measures” now in effect.

How Much Do You Know About Funding of the Federal Retirement System?

By Ralph R. SmithNovember 14, 2012 6:49 AM

The unfunded liability of the older CSRS retirement system will hit a peak of $684.8 billion by 2023. Your future pension benefits should be secure despite the financial shortfall, according to OPM, as the number of people covered by CSRS continues to decline.

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Daily TSP Rates

February 23, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5313 0.00% +0.14%
F Fund $20.7584 -0.05% -2.07%
C Fund $57.9049 +0.13% +3.56%
S Fund $81.9282 -0.64% +10.41%
I Fund $36.8513 +0.03% +4.13%
L Income $22.5051 0.00% +1.02%
L 2025 $11.4014 -0.01% +2.17%
L 2030 $39.8362 -0.01% +2.73%
L 2035 $11.9157 -0.01% +3.00%
L 2040 $44.9123 -0.02% +3.27%
L 2045 $12.2651 -0.02% +3.52%
L 2050 $26.7817 -0.02% +3.77%
L 2055 $13.0024 -0.03% +4.76%
L 2060 $13.0024 -0.03% +4.76%
L 2065 $13.0024 -0.03% +4.75%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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