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Volatility, Elections and the TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: October 1, 2020 2:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Elections in November and underlying social unrest that is already upon us may lead to significant volatility in the TSP’s stock funds. How will you react?

Trump or Biden? Results of Reader Survey

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 30, 2020 9:34 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Which candidate do FedSmith readers favor in the 2020 presidential election? Here are the results.

Trump or Biden? Express Your Preference

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: June 30, 2020 9:35 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Which leading candidate will receive your vote to be president in the upcoming election?

Mail Carrier Allegedly Changed Ballot Requests from ‘Democrat’ to ‘Republican’ as a ‘Joke’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 27, 2020 10:12 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A West Virginia mail carrier has been charged with attempted election fraud after allegedly tampering with ballot requests sent through the mail.

Election 2020: Which Candidate Do Federal Employees Prefer?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 24, 2020 9:25 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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An informal survey of readers over the past 10 days provides insight into which candidates for president are the most popular.

Election 2020: Who Would Receive Your Vote?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 10, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Which candidates do members of the federal community favor in the upcoming election?

Bloomberg’s Plan for Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFebruary 18, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author analyzes details of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s plan for Social Security.

Warren Proposes Expanded Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 9, 2019 11:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising to expand collective bargaining in the federal workforce if elected.

Elections and Federal Workers: The Good and the Bad

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealSeptember 9, 2019 3:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What implications does an election year have for federal employees? As the author notes, there are pros and cons.

Right to Strike for Feds Endorsed by Bernie Sanders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 22, 2019 11:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders supports giving federal employee unions the right to strike.

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Daily TSP Rates

February 2, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2971 +0.01% +0.36%
F Fund $18.9411 +0.07% +4.03%
C Fund $64.1910 +1.48% +8.98%
S Fund $70.8659 +2.11% +15.17%
I Fund $37.1723 +0.16% +9.52%
L Income $23.5046 +0.28% +2.86%
L 2025 $11.9047 +0.44% +4.21%
L 2030 $41.5410 +0.67% +6.31%
L 2035 $12.3956 +0.74% +6.92%
L 2040 $46.6293 +0.80% +7.50%
L 2045 $12.6974 +0.86% +8.03%
L 2050 $27.6787 +0.91% +8.52%
L 2055 $13.4855 +1.10% +9.97%
L 2060 $13.4843 +1.10% +9.97%
L 2065 $13.4829 +1.10% +9.97%
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