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Should Federal Employees Invest in Gold?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciFeb 9, 2026 8:18 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Gold’s performance has been making headlines recently, but does that make it a good investment for federal employees?

Pursuing Sustainability Goals Within TSP

By Lisa WhitleyAug 12, 2024 1:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Using the TSP’s Mutual Fund Window is a way for federal employees to expand into ESG funds.

The TSP Mutual Fund Window is Too Expensive

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJul 31, 2024 1:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees should consider using alternate methods instead of the Mutual Fund Window to access mutual funds outside of the TSP.

Bills Would Ban ESG “Investing Scheme” in TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 29, 2023 9:44 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two new bills would ban the TSP from offering federal employees the option to invest in ESG funds.

Have You Looked Into the TSP Mutual Fund Window?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMar 27, 2023 7:36 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2023 6:40 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the TSP mutual fund window?

8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix: FRTIB Weighs In

By Kim WeaverMar 15, 2023 1:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The FRTIB takes issue with one author’s opinion of problems with the TSP.

8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsMar 8, 2023 8:49 AM | Updated: Jun 2, 2023 10:00 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The author lists some remaining problems he sees with the TSP after the program’s recent changes.

TSP Investments in China: No TSP for the CCP?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 11, 2022 11:53 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 2:27 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Chinese investments through the TSP mutual fund window are creating political controversy and national security concerns.

TSP Update: TSP Changes, Overcoming Obstacles and Status

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 28, 2022 1:31 PM | Updated: Jul 6, 2022 8:57 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The TSP is implementing major changes. Here are some of the changes, problems encountered, and status of the transition.

FedSmith Readers Not Planning to Use the TSP Mutual Fund Window

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 2, 2022 9:44 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2023 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The majority of FedSmith readers who responded to our latest survey said they do not plan to use the new TSP mutual fund window.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 5, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7352 +0.01% +0.75%
F Fund $21.0841 -0.24% +0.97%
C Fund $109.5032 -0.56% -0.01%
S Fund $102.4059 -1.32% +1.99%
I Fund $58.6577 -0.90% +5.70%
L Income $29.5942 -0.22% +1.20%
L 2030 $59.0578 -0.46% +1.65%
L 2035 $17.9953 -0.53% +1.79%
L 2040 $69.0563 -0.57% +1.87%
L 2045 $19.1216 -0.61% +1.95%
L 2050 $42.3915 -0.65% +2.02%
L 2055 $21.9132 -0.77% +2.26%
L 2060 $21.9107 -0.77% +2.26%
L 2065 $21.9082 -0.77% +2.26%
L 2070 $12.9847 -0.77% +2.26%
L 2075 $11.3422 -0.77% +2.26%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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