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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 Federal Employee 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 DzamaApr 14, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Federal Employee 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.

5 Most Common Retirement Regrets of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApr 4, 2022 6:55 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:10 PM Categories Federal Employee 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 HawsSep 16, 2021 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee 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 SmithSep 10, 2021 6:15 AM | Updated: Sep 12, 2021 8:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 HawsAug 17, 2021 1:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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

By Brandon ChristyJul 23, 2021 12:18 PM | Updated: May 28, 2022 3:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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.

Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Options When You Retire

FedSmith.com author Jesse BlackBy Jesse BlackJun 23, 2021 3:40 PM | Updated: Aug 28, 2023 9:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What life insurance options are available to retired federal employees?

Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Options While Employed

FedSmith.com author Jesse BlackBy Jesse BlackJun 16, 2021 10:09 AM | Updated: Aug 28, 2023 9:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What life insurance benefits does the government provide to federal employees while they are employed?

When Is It Time to Leave Your Federal Job for the Private Sector?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 7, 2021 9:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Are you thinking of leaving federal service for a job in the private sector? Here are some factors with respect to benefits to help weigh the decision.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 22, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0801 +0.01% +1.74%
F Fund $19.7598 +0.22% +1.45%
C Fund $92.7731 -0.04% -0.17%
S Fund $86.4035 +0.23% -4.16%
I Fund $47.4296 -0.07% +13.21%
L Income $27.4080 +0.01% +2.49%
L 2025 $14.1040 +0.01% +2.49%
L 2030 $52.0827 0.00% +3.24%
L 2035 $15.7145 +0.01% +3.35%
L 2040 $59.7778 0.00% +3.45%
L 2045 $16.4288 0.00% +3.53%
L 2050 $36.1557 0.00% +3.61%
L 2055 $18.2597 -0.02% +3.85%
L 2060 $18.2573 -0.02% +3.85%
L 2065 $18.2548 -0.02% +3.85%
L 2070 $10.8192 -0.02% +3.86%
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