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TSP Promises and Pitfalls?

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJune 17, 2019 3:11 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. SmithMarch 6, 2019 3:44 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.

Federal Employees, Federal Benefits and Debt

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 20, 2017 11:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Treasury Secretary says the government needs authority to borrow more money by September 29th. Could federal pension payments be suspended after this date?

The G Fund and the Debt Ceiling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: August 23, 2017 3:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Congress is once again debating whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. Here is what this means for federal employees.

CBO Says Debt Limit Will Be Reached in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 29, 2017 4:14 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The CBO says in a new report that the government will run out of money by October if the debt ceiling is not raised. Here is what this means for TSP investors.

Federal Employee Pension, G Fund Used to Avoid Government Default

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 18, 2017 9:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The debt ceiling for the Federal Government has been reached and it is using accounting techniques to keep paying its bills. Federal employees are helping to fund the “extraordinary measures” now in effect.

Funding the Federal Government with the G Fund

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 8, 2015 10:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

As we quickly near the latest debt ceiling limit for the federal government, the G fund will again by eyed as a temporary way to continue government spending.

TSP: G Fund Balances Will Be Unaffected by Debt Ceiling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 11, 2014 8:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP issued a statement saying that balances in the G fund will be unaffected by the recent steps the Treasury has taken to avoid hitting the debt ceiling.

Borrowing from the G Fund (Again) to Offset the Debt Ceiling

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 5, 2014 11:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The debt ceiling limit will again be reached on February 7th so the government will take “extraordinary measures” to fund the government. This means that retirement assets of federal employees, including the TSP G fund, will again be used to help fund government expenses.

TSP Director Confirms Potential Deferral of G Fund Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 7, 2013 1:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

TSP Executive Director Greg Long said in a recent letter to TSP participants that in the event of hitting the debt ceiling, it is possible that the government can use money from the G fund to help pay the federal debt.

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Daily TSP Rates

February 6, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3040 +0.03% +0.40%
F Fund $18.6657 -0.66% +2.52%
C Fund $63.1439 -0.61% +7.20%
S Fund $69.0927 -1.23% +12.29%
I Fund $36.3636 -1.16% +7.13%
L Income $23.3800 -0.23% +2.32%
L 2025 $11.8078 -0.36% +3.36%
L 2030 $41.0241 -0.56% +4.99%
L 2035 $12.2255 -0.62% +5.45%
L 2040 $45.9332 -0.68% +5.90%
L 2045 $12.4942 -0.73% +6.30%
L 2050 $27.2088 -0.77% +6.68%
L 2055 $13.2248 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2060 $13.2235 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2065 $13.2220 -0.88% +7.84%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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