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2023 COLA Update: CPI-W Up 9.1% in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 10, 2022 10:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of July 2022 and its impact on everyday items: food, electricity, airfares, used cars and gasoline

The latest 2022 inflation update and the first month used in the 2023 COLA calculation are now official. Here are the results.

Why A Recession in 2022 Will Be Unlike Any Other

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAugust 2, 2022 6:33 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that the 2022 recession is likely to be different from any that have occurred in the past.

Good or Bad News? 2023 COLA Estimates: 10.5%? 10.8%? 11.4%?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 18, 2022 6:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

2023 COLA estimates are now above 10%, and one prediction is as high as 11.4%.

Could Old School Budgeting Help Mitigate Massive Inflation?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJuly 15, 2022 8:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Many people do not focus on budgeting, but with 2022 inflation rising rapidly, a good budget strategy can help keep your financial plan on track.

Some Federal Employees Could Get Inflation Bonus in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 14, 2022 6:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A draft bill in Congress is proposing paying some federal employees a 2023 inflation bonus to help offset rapidly rising inflation.

2023 COLA Update: Inflation Up, Highest Since 1981

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 13, 2022 10:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Inflation percentages as of June 2022 for meat, fruits/vegetables, airfare, used cars, and gasoline

Inflation and the 2023 COLA have captured the interest of many readers. Here are the latest figures as of June 2022.

TSP Transfers to G Fund Up 249% As Stock Values Decline

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 1, 2022 10:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

As 2022 TSP performance suffers amid a declining stock market, TSP transfers to the G Fund increased 249% in one month. The G Fund is now the largest TSP Fund.

2023 Federal Pay Raise, Inflation, and Wishful Thinking

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 22, 2022 8:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What are the prospects for a larger 2023 federal pay raise? Will the highest inflation in 40 years have an impact?

Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJune 16, 2022 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.

High Inflation and A Bear Market: Will “Double Whammy” Impact 4.6% Proposed Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: June 16, 2022 11:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Two of the TSP stock funds are now in bear market territory and inflation is raging. What does history show about a federal pay raise during high inflation?

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Daily TSP Performance

March 29, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3985 +0.01% +0.95%
F Fund $18.6574 +0.01% +2.47%
C Fund $62.0498 +1.42% +5.34%
S Fund $63.6151 +1.48% +3.39%
I Fund $36.2361 +1.05% +6.76%
L Income $23.3559 +0.33% +2.21%
L 2025 $11.7524 +0.51% +2.88%
L 2030 $40.5983 +0.79% +3.90%
L 2035 $12.0785 +0.86% +4.18%
L 2040 $45.3060 +0.94% +4.45%
L 2045 $12.3049 +1.00% +4.69%
L 2050 $26.7582 +1.07% +4.91%
L 2055 $12.9487 +1.29% +5.59%
L 2060 $12.9474 +1.29% +5.59%
L 2065 $12.9459 +1.29% +5.59%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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