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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.

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 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. SmithAug 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

By Michael WaldApr 6, 2020 1:37 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 5:35 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 BobbMar 26, 2020 12:44 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:48 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 HoltzSep 3, 2019 3:53 PM | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 3:58 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.

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

By Tom WalkerJul 28, 2019 10:13 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
seesaw balance scale with a bag of money on one side and the word 'risk' on the other side with a closeup of a businessman's hands steadying the balance and holding an umbrella over it depicting protecting investments from financial risk

The G Fund is considered the safest of the TSP funds, but being “safe” does not mean there are no risks of losing money.

TSP Promises and Pitfalls?

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJun 17, 2019 3:11 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:57 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The guarantee that comes with the G Fund may sound great, but it comes with a hidden retirement risk that many federal employees tend to overlook.

The Debt Ceiling and the G Fund: Here We Go Again

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 6, 2019 3:44 PM | Updated: Mar 16, 2019 5:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The government is using two federal employee retirement accounts to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as the country’s debt continues its steady growth.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 11, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1260 +0.01% +1.98%
F Fund $20.0006 +0.33% +2.68%
C Fund $95.7068 -0.27% +2.99%
S Fund $89.9603 -0.31% -0.21%
I Fund $48.8854 +0.15% +16.68%
L Income $27.7077 -0.01% +3.62%
L 2025 $14.2641 -0.01% +3.65%
L 2030 $53.1759 -0.06% +5.41%
L 2035 $16.0735 -0.06% +5.71%
L 2040 $61.2516 -0.07% +6.00%
L 2045 $16.8593 -0.07% +6.24%
L 2050 $37.1575 -0.08% +6.48%
L 2055 $18.8494 -0.13% +7.20%
L 2060 $18.8471 -0.13% +7.20%
L 2065 $18.8446 -0.13% +7.20%
L 2070 $11.1687 -0.13% +7.22%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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