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The Comfort Trap: How the G Fund Erodes Long-Term Financial Security

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNov 21, 2025 8:55 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The G Fund offers stability, but overdependence can erode retirement savings. Learn why balance with growth investments is crucial.

The Real Cost of Playing It Too Safe with Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 18, 2025 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Being too conservative with your TSP investments can be damaging to your retirement goals.

The Dangers of Inflation with VERA and DRP

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJun 2, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation erodes retirement savings over time. Without growth investments, pensions and savings may lose value, especially before age 62.

How to Avoid These Common Federal Employee Retirement Mistakes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 14, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making any of these four common retirement mistakes? Learn what these are and how they can be avoided.

How Good is the TSP’s G Fund? Are You Using it Wisely?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 4, 2024 8:41 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The G Fund is a unique fund within the TSP which is an overall excellent benefit for federal employees. How does this fund fit into your TSP investments?

How to Invest in the TSP in 2023

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 12, 2023 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There are two key things federal employees need to understand to invest successfully in the TSP.

TSP Performance So Far in 2023: Will G Fund Become the New TSP Favorite?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 1, 2023 9:17 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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TSP returns are up so far in 2023 while stock prices and TSP performance in August were down. Will investors make the G Fund their new favorite fund?

The TSP’s G Fund: What You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 29, 2023 6:45 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

How is the G Fund interest rate calculated? If inflation takes off, will money invested in the G fund earn a higher interest rate?

2024 RSC Budget Would Slash Federal Employee Pay, Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 17, 2023 10:11 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The 2024 Republican Study Committee (RSC) budget blueprint proposes substantial cuts to federal employees’ pay and benefits.

8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix: FRTIB Weighs In

By Kim WeaverMar 15, 2023 1:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The FRTIB takes issue with one author’s opinion of problems with the TSP.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 27, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7830 +0.01% +1.00%
F Fund $20.7347 -0.03% -0.70%
C Fund $102.1918 -1.67% -6.68%
S Fund $96.8842 -1.98% -3.51%
I Fund $55.2822 -1.02% -0.38%
L Income $29.1058 -0.40% -0.47%
L 2030 $56.9593 -0.84% -1.96%
L 2035 $17.2506 -0.97% -2.42%
L 2040 $65.9369 -1.06% -2.73%
L 2045 $18.1959 -1.13% -2.99%
L 2050 $40.2058 -1.21% -3.24%
L 2055 $20.5699 -1.47% -4.01%
L 2060 $20.5674 -1.47% -4.01%
L 2065 $20.5647 -1.47% -4.01%
L 2070 $12.1883 -1.47% -4.01%
L 2075 $10.6465 -1.47% -4.01%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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