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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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News, 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 Federal Employee Pay News 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 Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

Debt Ceiling and How Your G Fund Investment Will Be Impacted

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 14, 2023 9:53 AM | Updated: May 23, 2023 1:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Attention G Fund investors: The federal government has exhausted its ability to borrow more money and will hit the debt ceiling. Your investment will be used to help finance more borrowing.

How to Use the G Fund in Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAug 5, 2022 9:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees frequently move into the G Fund in their TSP accounts during bear markets. Do you really know how to use this unique TSP fund?

Top TSP Mistakes During Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 26, 2022 6:46 AM | Updated: Aug 6, 2024 3:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees should avoid making these mistakes with their TSP accounts during bear markets.

Don’t Fall Into the G Fund Trap

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 6, 2022 8:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Have you sold or thought of selling your TSP stock funds as you watch your account values drop? Doing so could prove more costly than not selling.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 12, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0578 +0.04% +1.62%
F Fund $19.8300 -0.39% +1.81%
C Fund $92.7476 +3.27% -0.19%
S Fund $87.5620 +3.74% -2.87%
I Fund $46.7321 +0.79% +11.54%
L Income $27.3628 +0.66% +2.33%
L 2025 $14.0803 +0.69% +2.32%
L 2030 $51.9531 +1.47% +2.99%
L 2035 $15.6739 +1.61% +3.08%
L 2040 $59.6166 +1.75% +3.17%
L 2045 $16.3828 +1.87% +3.24%
L 2050 $36.0503 +1.99% +3.31%
L 2055 $18.1937 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2060 $18.1914 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2065 $18.1890 +2.43% +3.47%
L 2070 $10.7801 +2.43% +3.48%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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