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

By Kim WeaverMarch 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. SmithJanuary 14, 2023 9:53 AM 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 GliegerAugust 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 GliegerJuly 26, 2022 6:46 AM 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 GliegerJuly 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.

Federal Debt Ceiling and the G Fund (Up 0.1% in September)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: September 29, 2021 5:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The debt ceiling and its impact on the G Fund may concern some investors. TSP stock funds are down in September. Here is a summary.

Using the G Fund to Help Support Uncle Sam

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 3, 2021 6:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The Federal Government is running out of money. It usually just borrows a lot more. Now, it cannot do that. Here is where the TSP’s G Fund steps in to help.

Counting on the G Fund

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldApril 6, 2020 1:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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In times of market turmoil, investors often gravitate towards more stable investments. The author explains some of the attributes of the popular G Fund.

Is Now the Time to Move to the G Fund?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMarch 26, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

As stocks drop fast, federal employees may be wondering if they should dump the TSP stock funds. One financial advisor offers his perspective.

The Top 9 TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Make

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzSeptember 3, 2019 3:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Have you ever made any of these mistakes with your TSP? The author lists some common pitfalls to avoid to maximize your retirement savings.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 31, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.4025 +0.01% +0.97%
F Fund $18.7780 +0.46% +3.13%
C Fund $63.3162 +1.45% +7.49%
S Fund $65.1315 +2.09% +5.85%
I Fund $36.8714 +0.48% +8.63%
L Income $23.4820 +0.33% +2.76%
L 2025 $11.8485 +0.50% +3.72%
L 2030 $41.1031 +0.75% +5.19%
L 2035 $12.2431 +0.83% +5.60%
L 2040 $45.9761 +0.90% +6.00%
L 2045 $12.4994 +0.96% +6.34%
L 2050 $27.2072 +1.02% +6.67%
L 2055 $13.2041 +1.19% +7.67%
L 2060 $13.2028 +1.19% +7.67%
L 2065 $13.2013 +1.19% +7.68%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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