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TSP Starting Strong in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 26, 2021 2:58 PM | Updated: Jan 28, 2021 3:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Thrift Savings Plan is off to a strong start with one fund already up more than 7% in 2021.

TSP I Fund Controversy: Nominees Resubmitted to Senate

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 5, 2021 10:06 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump has resubmitted names to serve on the Thrift Investment Board that administers the TSP.

One TSP Fund Up 12.9% in November

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 16, 2020 12:30 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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There has been a big turnaround in TSP stock funds in November and changes to investing TSP index funds.

Second Fund Manager Contract Awarded for TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 22, 2020 10:41 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The FRTIB has awarded the second of two fund manager contracts for four of the TSP’s core funds.

Automatic Enrollment Percentage in the TSP Increasing to 5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 16, 2020 2:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A rule change coming this fall will increase the automatic enrollment percentage in the TSP from 3% to 5%.

More Services, Higher Budgets Projected at Federal TSP Program

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 16, 2020 8:17 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The TSP’s budget is expected to go up considerably in the coming fiscal year. Here is some of what is planned and how participants could be impacted.

TSP Announces Rule Change on Installment Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 31, 2020 9:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP is lifting a restriction on starting and restarting installment payments based on life expectancy.

FRTIB Chairman Resigns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 5, 2020 11:13 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Michael Kennedy, Chairman of the Retirement Thrift Investment Board, has announced his resignation.

The Thrift Board Blinked

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 15, 2020 8:29 AM | Updated: May 29, 2020 5:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The FRTIB has delayed implementation of its planned change to the TSP’s I Fund, but is this debate really over yet?

TSP Delays Implementing I Fund Change

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 13, 2020 11:32 AM | Updated: May 28, 2020 4:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The TSP’s I Fund will continue using the current index rather than a broader international index based on a decision made today.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 15, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8274 +0.01% +1.22%
F Fund $21.0267 -0.14% +0.69%
C Fund $112.7498 +0.81% +2.96%
S Fund $106.5255 +0.40% +6.09%
I Fund $61.4111 +0.10% +10.67%
L Income $30.0022 +0.14% +2.60%
L 2030 $60.3628 +0.28% +3.90%
L 2035 $18.4636 +0.33% +4.44%
L 2040 $70.9777 +0.36% +4.71%
L 2045 $19.6831 +0.38% +4.94%
L 2050 $43.7027 +0.41% +5.18%
L 2055 $22.7184 +0.50% +6.02%
L 2060 $22.7158 +0.50% +6.02%
L 2065 $22.7130 +0.50% +6.02%
L 2070 $13.4617 +0.50% +6.02%
L 2075 $11.7588 +0.50% +6.01%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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