How FedSmith.com Readers Utilize the TSP
How do FedSmith.com readers utilize their TSP accounts? This is what you told us in a recent survey.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
FRTIB Issues Proposed Rules for New Blended Retirement System
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has published proposed rules on how to implement the military’s new Blended Retirement System.
What Impact Does Returning to Federal Service Have on Your Annuity?
If you have already retired from federal service but choose to return, how would this impact your annuity?
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Irma Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Irma.
The TSP and Federal Employees
How do you use the TSP? How do you react to market swings? Take this anonymous survey to share your feedback.
Can I Deposit an Inheritance I Received Into My TSP Account?
My Aunt Bertha died and left me a tidy sum as an inheritance. Can I deposit this money in my Thrift Savings Plan account?
10 Questions You Should Ask A Financial Advisor Before Considering Moving Your TSP
If you are thinking of moving funds out of the TSP to invest them with a financial advisor, you need to screen that individual carefully. These are some questions you should ask any prospective candidates.
When Do Your FEGLI Changes Take Effect?
If you made changes to your FEGLI options in the last open season, you may be wondering when they take effect. Here are the details of what to expect.
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
The TSP has announced temporary relaxation of its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.
I Fund Down in August: Leads All Funds in 2017
The I fund was down in August but still leads all funds in 2017 and for the past 12 months.
