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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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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. SmithSep 28, 2021 12:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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. SmithAug 3, 2021 6:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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

By Michael WaldApr 6, 2020 1:37 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 5:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 BobbMar 26, 2020 12:44 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:48 PM Categories 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 HoltzSep 3, 2019 3:53 PM Categories 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.

TSP G Fund: ‘Safe’ Is Not ‘Without Risk’

By Tom WalkerJul 28, 2019 10:13 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:32 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The G Fund is considered the safest of the TSP funds, but being “safe” does not mean there are no risks of losing money.

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April 17, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8322 +0.01% +1.25%
F Fund $21.0773 +0.38% +0.94%
C Fund $114.4069 +1.20% +4.47%
S Fund $108.9131 +1.96% +8.47%
I Fund $62.1880 +1.24% +12.07%
L Income $30.1358 +0.39% +3.05%
L 2030 $60.8789 +0.76% +4.79%
L 2035 $18.6502 +0.90% +5.49%
L 2040 $71.7563 +0.97% +5.86%
L 2045 $19.9136 +1.04% +6.17%
L 2050 $44.2467 +1.10% +6.49%
L 2055 $23.0558 +1.30% +7.59%
L 2060 $23.0531 +1.30% +7.59%
L 2065 $23.0504 +1.31% +7.59%
L 2070 $13.6616 +1.31% +7.59%
L 2075 $11.9335 +1.31% +7.59%
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