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Actions to Take in a Market Downturn

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApril 22, 2020 1:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The stock market is off of its recent highs thanks to the coronavirus. What can you do to take advantage of the current situation?

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.

What the Coronavirus Means for Your Money

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMarch 20, 2020 7:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It can be frightening to watch the stock market drop quickly, but the author says it also presents some financial opportunities.

The Social Security Double Tax Bomb

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 4, 2020 1:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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As the author explains, federal employees who think their taxes will be lower in retirement could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

The Roth TSP and Other Forms of ‘Tax Insurance’

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerJanuary 30, 2020 10:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says taxes could rise in the future, making traditional tax planning strategies less effective.

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.

2020 TSP Contribution Limits Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 6, 2019 11:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The IRS has announced the 2020 contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.

Don’t Wait Until Age 70 to Access Your TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbOctober 26, 2019 4:17 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Should you wait to take withdrawals from your TSP account? The author looks at why you may not want to.

Roth Conversions Not Coming to TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 5, 2019 2:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The FRTIB issued a final rule in which it responded to questions and suggestions from individuals about upcoming changes to the TSP.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 27, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3946 +0.03% +0.92%
F Fund $18.6854 -0.96% +2.63%
C Fund $61.2737 +0.16% +4.02%
S Fund $62.6866 +0.91% +1.88%
I Fund $35.6894 +0.76% +5.15%
L Income $23.2750 +0.08% +1.86%
L 2025 $11.6896 +0.14% +2.33%
L 2030 $40.2627 +0.24% +3.04%
L 2035 $11.9693 +0.25% +3.24%
L 2040 $44.8614 +0.28% +3.43%
L 2045 $12.1759 +0.30% +3.59%
L 2050 $26.4597 +0.32% +3.74%
L 2055 $12.7729 +0.47% +4.16%
L 2060 $12.7717 +0.47% +4.16%
L 2065 $12.7702 +0.47% +4.16%
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