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Senate Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order

By Ian SmithUpdated: November 19, 2020 12:56 PM

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to rescind the Schedule F Executive Order.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F Executive Order

By Ian SmithOctober 28, 2020 7:55 AM
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NTEU has sued President Trump over his recent Executive Order that establishes a new class of federal employees.

Tax Loss Harvesting: A Lesson to be Learned from Trump’s Taxes

By Thiago GliegerOctober 14, 2020 9:47 AM
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Tax loss harvesting is an important technique that should not be overlooked in your financial plan to maximize your long-term retirement savings.

Election 2020: Where Do Trump and Biden Stand on Social Security?

By Brenton SmithUpdated: October 14, 2020 11:44 AM
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The author says that neither presidential candidate appears to have a solid plan to address looming problems with Social Security.

FedSmith Readers Give Slight Edge to Trump Heading Into Election

By Ralph R. SmithOctober 12, 2020 8:21 AM
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It was close, but a majority of FedSmith readers said they plan to vote for President Trump in our latest survey.

Trump or Biden: Who Will Receive Your Vote?

By Ian SmithSeptember 29, 2020 2:23 PM

Who are federal employees planning to support in the upcoming election? Share your feedback in our latest survey.

The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes

By Ian SmithUpdated: September 10, 2020 4:38 PM
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Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.

Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?

By Ian SmithAugust 31, 2020 6:58 PM
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It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.

Hatch Act Not a Bar for Acceptance Speech at White House

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 17, 2020 9:18 AM

The Office of Special Counsel says President Trump can make acceptance speech at the White House, with restrictions.

Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut is a Lose-Lose Deal

By Brenton SmithAugust 6, 2020 12:11 PM
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The author says that a proposal to suspend the Social Security payroll tax would jeopardize the overall health of the program.

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March 8, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5385 +0.01% +0.18%
F Fund $20.5137 -0.30% -3.22%
C Fund $57.0422 -0.53% +2.02%
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L 2055 $12.7007 -0.45% +2.33%
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