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5 Retirement Planning Tips for Mid-Career Federal Employees

By Jennifer MeyerJune 15, 2022 8:51 AM Categories Retirement

What should federal employees in the middle of their careers be thinking about regarding retirement planning?

Life Insurance: Now for the Living! Pt 3 – Cash Value

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerMay 31, 2022 3:15 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The author says that cash value life insurance can help make up for coverage gaps that may exist under FEGLI.

7 Tips for Early Career Federal Employees

By Jennifer MeyerMay 17, 2022 3:42 PM Categories Retirement

These are 7 tips (plus one bonus suggestion) for federal employees in the early stages of their careers. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement.

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

Federal Retirement Elections – Decisions For Life, Better Get Them Right!

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaApril 14, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees face a number of benefits options when retiring, and it is important that they fully understand them to ensure they make the best selections.

“I Wish I Had….”: 5 Most Common Retirement Regrets of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApril 4, 2022 6:55 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author shares the five biggest regrets about retirement planning that federal employees have shared with him.

What You Have to Know 5 Years Before Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSeptember 16, 2021 7:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are some important actions to take for federal employees that are 5 years away from their planned retirement dates.

FEGLI Premiums Are Changing This Fall

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: September 12, 2021 8:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

New FEGLI premiums will be taking effect soon for most of the plan options.

Common Mistakes on Agency Pension Estimates

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAugust 17, 2021 1:18 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Pension estimate forms are important for retirement planning, but it’s important to verify they do not contain any of these common mistakes.

Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyJuly 23, 2021 12:18 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.

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Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9202 +0.01% +1.10%
F Fund $18.6585 -0.23% -10.67%
C Fund $59.4928 +3.06% -17.31%
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L 2030 $38.6057 +1.81% -11.40%
L 2035 $11.4684 +1.98% -12.61%
L 2040 $42.9507 +2.15% -13.75%
L 2045 $11.6521 +2.30% -14.78%
L 2050 $25.3061 +2.46% -15.71%
L 2055 $12.1731 +2.99% -18.21%
L 2060 $12.1721 +2.99% -18.21%
L 2065 $12.1709 +2.99% -18.22%
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