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Consider This Before Taking a TSP Withdrawal

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 8, 2024 1:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 | Updated: Aug 27, 2024 2:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Piece of paper labeled 'flexible spending account' lying on top of a spreadsheet next to a pen and reading glasses depicting planning for health care/health insurance expenses

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 | Updated: Sep 7, 2022 4:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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.

Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limits Will be Higher in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2018 2:03 PM | Updated: Nov 28, 2018 10:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Piece of paper labeled 'flexible spending account' lying on top of a spreadsheet next to a pen and reading glasses depicting planning for health care/health insurance expenses

The 2019 contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will see a slight increase over 2018.

Preparing for the 2018 Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2018 2:33 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2018 2:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

As the 2018 benefits open season approaches, OPM is providing federal employees with additional information to use in their planning.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1403 +0.01% +2.06%
F Fund $20.0312 +0.34% +2.84%
C Fund $95.1138 -0.83% +2.35%
S Fund $88.6043 -0.84% -1.72%
I Fund $48.3430 -1.00% +15.39%
L Income $27.6563 -0.21% +3.42%
L 2025 $14.2357 -0.22% +3.45%
L 2030 $52.9030 -0.51% +4.87%
L 2035 $15.9819 -0.56% +5.11%
L 2040 $60.8681 -0.61% +5.34%
L 2045 $16.7455 -0.66% +5.53%
L 2050 $36.8886 -0.70% +5.71%
L 2055 $18.6804 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2060 $18.6781 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2065 $18.6756 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2070 $11.0687 -0.88% +6.26%
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