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How To Reduce Taxes in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOct 31, 2022 12:30 PM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:50 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Tax planning strategies both before and after retirement are crucial to minimize the amount of taxes paid over the course of a lifetime.

Once You’ve Maxed Out the TSP, Do This!

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 16, 2022 8:02 AM | Updated: May 3, 2023 4:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Once federal employees have maxed out their TSP accounts, they can begin saving in other areas to help fully realize their financial goals.

Guide to Inheriting a Spousal TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJun 29, 2022 9:33 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:07 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What options are available for a TSP account that belongs to a federal employee or retiree who passes away? Here is an overview of the available options.

Can I Contribute to Both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA in the Same Year?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJun 23, 2022 9:11 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can I contribute the max to my Roth TSP and also $6,000 to a Roth IRA in the same year?

Valuable Tax Benefits for IRA Owners Who Give to Charities

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinApr 5, 2022 8:48 AM | Updated: Nov 29, 2023 2:26 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If you are taking RMDs from an IRA, there is a way you can save on taxes while also giving to charity.

Waiting for the TSP Mutual Fund Window to Open?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 23, 2022 1:11 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The author says that the upcoming TSP mutual fund window is not without drawbacks and that IRAs may provide federal employees with a viable alternative.

A Spousal IRA May Spark Marital Financial Planning Magic

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 16, 2022 8:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A spousal IRA not only helps couples save for retirement but can also help their overall financial planning strategies.

End-of-Year Financial Planning Strategies

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOct 6, 2021 12:51 PM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The last quarter of the year is a good time to review your finances. These are some financial planning strategies to reduce taxes and prepare for the coming year.

What Should Federal Employees Do With the TSP After Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApr 23, 2021 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees have several options with respect to what they can do with their TSP accounts after they retire from federal service.

Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2021?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 20, 2021 2:32 PM | Updated: Jun 24, 2022 4:50 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees are allowed to contribute to an IRA in addition to the TSP. Here are the contribution limits for 2021.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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