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Were You Born Too Early?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOctober 5, 2020 8:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author looks at some things which he happened to miss by being born too early (or too late).

Time is Running Out to Replace Your RMD

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: August 28, 2020 7:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Required minimum distributions were suspended under the CARES Act, but if you already took one and want to replace it, it must be done before it’s too late.

Will the TSP Offer Coronavirus Relief Provisions from the CARES Act?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 23, 2020 12:56 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The CARES Act allows hardship withdrawals from retirement plans, but it isn’t clear if the TSP will allow them for federal employees.

The SECURE Act and What It Means to You

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApril 17, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A new law that went into effect this year makes significant changes to retirement planning strategies.

TSP Will Not Require RMDs in 2020 for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 13, 2020 10:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The TSP has issued guidance on suspension of required minimum distributions in 2020 for the coronavirus.

Honey, Don’t Hit Your TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMarch 28, 2020 10:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The coronavirus stimulus bill may allow federal employees to take money out of their TSP accounts, but the author has a warning for anyone considering this.

What’s in the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 27, 2020 6:57 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
COVID-19 coronavirus stimulus money: $100 bills falling from the sky; the images of Benjamin Franklin on them shown wearing a surgical mask

Congress has passed a massive bill to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here are some of the details that will impact many readers.

Is it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldMarch 26, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Sheet of paper on a desk that is labeled 'RMD Required Minimum Distributions' with a pen on top of it and sitting next to glasses and a spreadsheet

Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

The SECURE Act of 2019 Means Big Changes to Retirement Accounts

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJanuary 10, 2020 6:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The SECURE Act is a new law that has significant implications for retirement savings. Here are some key points to know about the new law.

6 Key Retirement Changes of the SECURE Act

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJanuary 2, 2020 6:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The SECURE Act recently became law and affects key components of retirement savings. Here are six important changes the law makes.

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February 6, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3040 +0.03% +0.40%
F Fund $18.6657 -0.66% +2.52%
C Fund $63.1439 -0.61% +7.20%
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L 2030 $41.0241 -0.56% +4.99%
L 2035 $12.2255 -0.62% +5.45%
L 2040 $45.9332 -0.68% +5.90%
L 2045 $12.4942 -0.73% +6.30%
L 2050 $27.2088 -0.77% +6.68%
L 2055 $13.2248 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2060 $13.2235 -0.88% +7.84%
L 2065 $13.2220 -0.88% +7.84%
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