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Panicking Over Your TSP? Time to Look at I Fund In Your TSP Portfolio?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 10, 2025 9:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Investment returns change as the markets change. Diversification decreases risk. Are TSP investors adequately invested in the I Fund? And what did the CPI do in March?

Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.

2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 15, 2025 10:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.

COLA Calculations, Inflation and Stock Market Records

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 13, 2024 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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America had an election and inflation was a factor for voters. The stock market is booming. Here are the latest inflation figures and how the COLA compares to pay raises over time.

Federal Employees Report Higher Pay Satisfaction in 2024 FEVS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 21, 2024 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The 2024 FEVS results show a rebound in federal employees’ pay satisfaction. Inflation appears to be driving the fluctuations in the scores.

August Inflation Rate Reduces Likely 2025 COLA—But Still Above Projected Annual Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 11, 2024 9:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.

Are You Asking the Right Retirement Questions?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveySep 10, 2024 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some important questions federal employees should ask to help with constructing a retirement plan.

Comparing the 2025 COLA to the 2025 Federal Pay Raise: 2.57% in 2025?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 14, 2024 9:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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It is the time of year when federal employees and retirees start thinking about the COLA and annual pay raise. What are the likely figures for 2025?

Inflation, CPI, and the 2025 COLA: “We’re in the Money, The Skies are Sunny”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 11, 2024 10:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Impact of inflation on everyday items as of June 2024: Food, electricity, shelter, new cars and transportation services

“We’re in the money” was a hit song in 1933 as Hollywood tried to project a favorable view of the economy. Today, inflation news is good. “We’re in the money” again.

Because of Inflation, 2025 COLA Estimates Going Up Every Month

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 12, 2024 9:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The inflation estimates for the 2025 COLA are getting higher every month. Here are the inflation data for May 2024.

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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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