Wild Ride in the Stock Market: Dramatic Swing in TSP Returns During April
TSP returns plunged early in April and then turned back up. Here are the TSP returns for April, 12-months and year-to-date. How will federal employees react?
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TSP returns plunged early in April and then turned back up. Here are the TSP returns for April, 12-months and year-to-date. How will federal employees react?
Cuts to federal employees’ benefits are on the table in an upcoming legislative markup session.
TSP investors increased interfund transfers to the G Fund last month as the stock market drop continues.
The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.
A tax refund can provide a cushion against having to send more money to the IRS.
Stock market volatility in 2025 has had a negative impact on the number of millionaires in the TSP.
Investment returns change as the markets change. Diversification decreases risk. Are TSP investors adequately invested in the I Fund? And what did the CPI do in March?
Tariffs have rattled the stock market. Should federal employees be worried about their TSP accounts?
TSP results were generally down in March as the U.S. prepares to impose tariffs and stokes fears of rising inflation.
This is an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program.