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Four Reasons Not To Take A TSP Loan

By Alexis HongamenUpdated: July 23, 2018 10:52 AM
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Federal employees can borrow against their TSP accounts to raise cash. However, the author advises that this is not a good idea.

Is Working after Retirement Worth the Costs?

By Randy SilveyJuly 12, 2018 3:20 PM
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Is it true that there is an income limit for federal retirees under FERS who work after retiring from federal service?

What Does ‘Creditable Civilian Service’ Mean?

By John GrobeUpdated: July 17, 2018 4:39 PM
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I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?

How Can Federal Employees Plan for a Secure Retirement Despite Proposals to Cut Their Benefits?

By Brian KuhnJune 26, 2018 1:21 PM
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Recent proposals suggest cutting federal employees’ retirement benefits. How much of an impact would these have if you look at some of the actual numbers?

3 Bad Days or 6 Lucky Numbers

By Ann VandersliceJune 11, 2018 2:13 PM
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Do you know your lucky numbers for retirement? The author lists six important ones for federal employees in their retirement planning.

How is Your Retirement Annuity Calculated When Switching From CSRS to FERS?

By John GrobeJune 11, 2018 11:48 AM
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How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?

Observations on OPM’s Recommended Adjustments to Federal Employee Benefits

By Brian KuhnJune 4, 2018 12:19 PM
Two binders stacked on top of each other on a desk next to a paper clip and coffee cup, one labeled 'pension', the other labeled 'retirement plan'

Recent proposals would make cuts to federal employees’ benefits should they come to pass. The author analyzes their impact through a financial planning perspective.

Will My Federal Retirement Benefits Be a Meaningful Source of Income for Me?

By John GrobeMay 22, 2018 3:28 PM
Stacks of coins getting progressively larger in size in the foreground with a blurred image of an old style alarm clock and jar full of money in the background depicting saving for retirement and the future

I entered federal service late in my working life (at age 52). Will my federal retirement benefits be a meaningful source of income for me?

Will Proposed Compensation Changes Help or Hurt Federal Hiring?

By Jeff NealMay 20, 2018 11:23 AM
White sheet of copy paper with words 'employee benefits' printed on it sitting on a wooden desk next to a pen, glasses, coffee cup and books

The author offers an analysis of the recent proposals to reduce retirement benefits as they relate to pay and recruiting.

Retire at Age 61?

By Robert F. BensonMay 14, 2018 3:19 PM
Directional sign next to a road with one part labeled 'work' pointing in one direction and another part labeled 'retire' pointing in the opposite direction

What impact can waiting an extra year to retire have on a FERS annuity? The difference might surprise you.

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Daily TSP Rates

January 25, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5178 +0.01% +0.06%
F Fund $21.0851 +0.22% -0.52%
C Fund $57.4356 +0.36% +2.73%
S Fund $79.4762 -0.16% +7.11%
I Fund $36.0432 -0.58% +1.85%
L Income $22.4290 +0.01% +0.68%
L 2025 $11.3187 0.00% +1.43%
L 2030 $39.4738 -0.01% +1.80%
L 2035 $11.7976 -0.01% +1.98%
L 2040 $44.4263 -0.01% +2.16%
L 2045 $12.1231 -0.02% +2.32%
L 2050 $26.4490 -0.02% +2.48%
L 2055 $12.7910 -0.05% +3.05%
L 2060 $12.7911 -0.05% +3.05%
L 2065 $12.7912 -0.05% +3.05%
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