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Another Government Shutdown? What Federal Employees Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2026 4:13 PM | Updated: Jan 31, 2026 10:07 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump said that he thinks another government shutdown is likely. These are some important considerations for federal employees.

Manage Your Flexible Spending Account Funds Before They Are Forfeited

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOct 27, 2025 8:16 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Your FSA funds are valuable. Don’t let them go to waste.

Consider This Before Taking a TSP Withdrawal

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 8, 2024 1:33 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Taxes are unavoidable, but you can minimize them. These are some ways federal employees can reduce taxes while working and after retirement.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Resources for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAug 10, 2023 6:40 AM | Updated: Aug 27, 2024 2:37 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees can visit the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) website when their healthcare needs change.

2023 FEHB Open Season Dates Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2022 10:45 AM | Updated: Dec 8, 2022 7:34 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced the 2022 FEHB Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.

What is the Flexible Spending Account?

By Brandon ChristyNov 2, 2021 10:13 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offers tax savings for eligible federal employees when paying their regular medical bills.

Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2021 4:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.

Federal Employees Have a Limited Window to Make Mid-Year Changes to FSAFEDS Elections

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 1, 2020 4:00 PM | Updated: Jul 9, 2020 6:26 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees have a 60-day window to make mid-year changes to their elections under the FSAFEDS program.

2019 Open Season Dates Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 23, 2019 8:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced the 2019 Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.

Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees

By Alexis HongamenNov 29, 2018 3:33 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees have unique benefits to help them save for retirement. The author discusses these as well as some other long-term wealth building advice.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 31, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7918 +0.01% +1.04%
F Fund $20.8902 +0.21% +0.04%
C Fund $104.7643 +2.92% -4.34%
S Fund $99.1781 +3.44% -1.22%
I Fund $56.5148 +2.28% +1.84%
L Income $29.3186 +0.78% +0.26%
L 2030 $57.7723 +1.59% -0.56%
L 2035 $17.5340 +1.83% -0.82%
L 2040 $67.1123 +2.00% -0.99%
L 2045 $18.5420 +2.13% -1.14%
L 2050 $41.0174 +2.27% -1.29%
L 2055 $21.0590 +2.74% -1.73%
L 2060 $21.0565 +2.74% -1.73%
L 2065 $21.0539 +2.74% -1.73%
L 2070 $12.4783 +2.74% -1.73%
L 2075 $10.8998 +2.74% -1.73%
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