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Emergency Fund

Are You “Swimming Naked?” What Buyouts Reveal About Financial Security for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciFeb 7, 2025 1:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Prepare for financial uncertainties by upgrading your emergency fund and understanding your expenses to ensure security amidst job loss or federal buyouts.

How Should Federal Employees Prepare for a Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJul 8, 2024 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These tips can help federal employees weather the financial disruptions caused by government shutdowns.

Wear Your Financial A.R.M.O.R.

By Tyler WeerdenMar 13, 2024 9:17 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:06 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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These five core principles will help you achieve your financial goals.

15 Questions Federal Employees Should Ask Before Retiring

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMar 8, 2024 8:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are some important questions federal employees must address prior to retirement.

Try, Try Again: One Lawmaker’s Quest to Offer Federal Employees Short-Term Disability Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 26, 2024 1:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to give federal employees an option to purchase short-term disability insurance.

4 Essential Retirement Assets

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 31, 2023 2:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Having robust TSP savings is important, but these are four other retirement assets that should not be overlooked.

Government Shutdowns Underscore Why Federal Employees Need Emergency Funds

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOct 5, 2023 8:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A government shutdown can delay when federal employees get paid, but emergency funds can help them to be prepared.

Keep Your Emergency Fund Out of Sight to Forget About It

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 17, 2023 9:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Building an emergency fund to protect against unexpected expenses involves small, deliberate steps and avoiding temptation.

Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 16, 2022 8:33 AM | Updated: Aug 2, 2024 2:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.

Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2022 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A bill has been reintroduced to give federal employees an option to purchase short-term disability insurance.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.2096 +0.01% +2.43%
F Fund $20.0723 -0.02% +3.05%
C Fund $100.1890 +0.53% +7.81%
S Fund $94.7571 +1.16% +5.11%
I Fund $49.6344 +0.47% +18.47%
L Income $28.0658 +0.17% +4.95%
L 2030 $54.4326 +0.36% +7.90%
L 2035 $16.4835 +0.39% +8.41%
L 2040 $62.9289 +0.43% +8.90%
L 2045 $17.3481 +0.46% +9.32%
L 2050 $38.2948 +0.49% +9.74%
L 2055 $19.5325 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2060 $19.5301 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2065 $19.5276 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2070 $11.5736 +0.59% +11.10%
L 2075 $10.1096 +0.59% %
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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