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Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 9, 2020 9:24 AM
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A bill has passed Congress to protect people receiving payments under FERS or CSRS from fraud by a person receiving the payment on behalf of the retiree.

14.2% Yearly Increase in TSP Balance for FERS

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 1, 2020 7:44 AM
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From the end of December 2018 to the end of December 2019, the average TSP balance for FERS employees was up almost 14.2%.

Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 20, 2020 1:42 PM
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OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.

Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block

By John GrobeFebruary 19, 2020 1:19 PM
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While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.

Applying for FERS Disability Retirement: Overcoming Procrastination

By Scott SantarelliFebruary 19, 2020 9:11 AM
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Do you find yourself procrastinating on your FERS Disability Retirement application? The author interviews an expert for ideas on how to overcome procrastination.

Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 11, 2020 12:11 PM
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The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.

2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS

By Ian SmithFebruary 10, 2020 1:30 PM
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A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 7, 2020 2:09 PM
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A task force report urges major changes to the civil service system from pay and benefits to handling removal actions and appeals by federal employees.

The Social Security Double Tax Bomb

By Dallen HawsFebruary 4, 2020 1:11 PM
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As the author explains, federal employees who think their taxes will be lower in retirement could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?

By Susan McGuire SmithJanuary 31, 2020 8:14 AM

An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.

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Daily TSP Rates

March 5, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5366 0.00% +0.17%
F Fund $20.5751 -0.10% -2.93%
C Fund $57.3487 +1.95% +2.57%
S Fund $78.5940 +1.57% +5.92%
I Fund $36.0141 +0.60% +1.77%
L Income $22.4086 +0.31% +0.59%
L 2025 $11.2983 +0.67% +1.24%
L 2030 $39.3785 +0.85% +1.55%
L 2035 $11.7641 +0.93% +1.69%
L 2040 $44.2871 +1.01% +1.84%
L 2045 $12.0804 +1.08% +1.96%
L 2050 $26.3509 +1.15% +2.10%
L 2055 $12.7582 +1.40% +2.79%
L 2060 $12.7581 +1.40% +2.79%
L 2065 $12.7579 +1.40% +2.78%
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