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FedSmith Polls

Surveys and their results conducted with FedSmith.com readers

Build a Wall? What Do Federal Employees Want?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 9, 2019 1:55 PM | Updated: Jan 15, 2019 3:30 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

What do federal employees think of the shutdown and building a border wall? Here are the results from our survey on the subject.

Trump Says Many Federal Employees Want Border Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2018 9:25 AM | Updated: Jan 8, 2019 10:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump said that many federal employees support his effort to build a border wall, but some unions disagree. Where do you stand?

Survey: Older Individuals More Likely to Support Tax Increase to Shore Up Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDec 3, 2018 10:28 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

We recently asked our readers if they would support higher taxes to extend full Social Security benefits. Here is what you told us.

Involve Congress in Your TSP Investments?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 13, 2018 12:30 PM | Updated: Oct 23, 2018 1:03 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Congressional Capitol building in Washington, DC with a spread of cash pictured over and behind it depicting government spending

FedSmith readers have strong opinions about legislative proposals from politicians who want to make changes to the TSP.

Congress, Political Objectives, and Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 23, 2018 11:07 AM | Updated: Oct 13, 2018 12:32 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Clear glass piggy bank filled with a layer of dirt and grass with a grass symbol of the earth inside of it depicting green or socially responsible spending/investing

Should the TSP be used as a way to achieve social and political objectives?

FedSmith Users Overwhelmingly Support Term Limits for Congress

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2018 4:05 PM | Updated: May 25, 2018 9:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Based on our latest survey, our readers left no doubt where they stand on wanting term limits for Members of Congress.

What Does Federal Service Mean to You?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 7, 2018 2:50 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

It’s Public Service Recognition Week. What does (or did if you are retired) your federal career mean to you?

Should There Be Term Limits for Congress?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 23, 2018 2:37 PM | Updated: May 15, 2018 4:15 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Seal of the United States Congress

Should term limits be imposed on Members of Congress?

How Do Federal Employees Rate President Trump in His First Year?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 20, 2018 2:22 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

How do federal employees and retirees rate President Trump’s performance after his first year? How does his rating compare to President Obama at the same point?

How Do You Rate President Trump’s Performance After His First Year?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 31, 2018 2:32 PM | Updated: Feb 20, 2018 2:29 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

How do you rate President Trump’s performance after the first year?

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Daily TSP Performance

April 16, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8298 +0.01% +1.24%
F Fund $20.9970 -0.14% +0.55%
C Fund $113.0459 +0.26% +3.23%
S Fund $106.8240 +0.28% +6.39%
I Fund $61.4234 +0.02% +10.69%
L Income $30.0174 +0.05% +2.65%
L 2030 $60.4213 +0.10% +4.00%
L 2035 $18.4846 +0.11% +4.56%
L 2040 $71.0648 +0.12% +4.84%
L 2045 $19.7088 +0.13% +5.08%
L 2050 $43.7636 +0.14% +5.32%
L 2055 $22.7589 +0.18% +6.21%
L 2060 $22.7562 +0.18% +6.20%
L 2065 $22.7534 +0.18% +6.20%
L 2070 $13.4856 +0.18% +6.20%
L 2075 $11.7797 +0.18% +6.20%
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