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Making FERS Work: How Federal Employees Should Plan Retirement Using the TSP, Pension, and Social Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 23, 2026 7:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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FERS retirement relies on your pension, Social Security, and TSP. Here’s how they combine and an analysis of what’s needed to match (or exceed) CSRS income.

Federal Pay Reality Check: What About 2027 Pay Raise for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 29, 2025 6:05 AM | Updated: Jan 11, 2026 11:28 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Pay Agent’s report exposes the widening gap between federal pay law and federal pay reality—and why meaningful reform keeps getting postponed.

Shutdown Crossfire: Why AFGE’s Surprise Move Could Break the Deadlock

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 28, 2025 12:59 PM | Updated: Nov 5, 2025 8:24 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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As the shutdown drags into a 4th week, AFGE surprises the political establishment by backing a clean CR—putting worker relief ahead of party loyalty and pressuring both sides to act.

Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2021 1:12 PM Categories Retirement, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Outlines Positions on Federal Employees’ Pay and Benefits

By Michael WaldSep 26, 2020 9:59 AM | Updated: Oct 1, 2020 2:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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NARFE has provided responses from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to questions about federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Is it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?

By Michael WaldMar 26, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

Federal Employees, Unions and Political Donations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 27, 2020 2:51 PM | Updated: Feb 10, 2020 10:58 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Politics and federal employees can be tricky. Here are the federal employee unions with the largest donations to politicians.

NARFE Elects a New National President

By Michael WaldOct 9, 2018 6:50 AM | Updated: Oct 14, 2018 12:03 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

NARFE recently elected a new national president. These are some of the issues on which he campaigned and wants to focus.

The Cost of the Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 14, 2018 12:28 PM | Updated: May 21, 2018 7:12 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The author says that recent proposals will end up reducing federal employees’ benefits by more than the value of the TSP’s F, S and I Funds combined.

Should You Elect Medicare Part B?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 29, 2017 12:00 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 4:29 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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While there is no “one size fits all” answer on Medicare Part B, these are some things you should keep in mind when deciding whether to enroll.

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Daily TSP Performance

April 20, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8394 +0.04% +1.28%
F Fund $21.0674 -0.05% +0.89%
C Fund $114.1387 -0.23% +4.22%
S Fund $109.7297 +0.75% +9.28%
I Fund $61.8167 -0.60% +11.40%
L Income $30.1227 -0.04% +3.01%
L 2030 $60.8067 -0.12% +4.66%
L 2035 $18.6228 -0.15% +5.34%
L 2040 $71.6395 -0.16% +5.68%
L 2045 $19.8785 -0.18% +5.98%
L 2050 $44.1628 -0.19% +6.28%
L 2055 $23.0027 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2060 $23.0000 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2065 $22.9973 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2070 $13.6301 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2075 $11.9060 -0.23% +7.34%
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