Follow the Crowd With Your Investments–and Plan on Working Until You Die
TSP investors need to be smart about investing their retirement funds. Following the latest trend can lead to poor financial results and a poor retirement
Retirement
Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.
A Nightmare Scenario for One Former Fed
Prepare for your retirement with advance financial planning. This article outlines one former Fed who made a big mistake.
Are You a “Bull” or a “Bear?” Your TSP Needs to Know
Should TSP investors move out of stocks to preserve their retirement funds? This article examines the primary arguments.
Stocks Down (again) in February?Your TSP Stock Investments Will Follow
Stock funds in the TSP are down in February
Thrift Savings Plan Funds May Be Used to Avoid Government Default
The TSP G fund will be used as one way to help the government remain solvent until a new debt ceiling is passed.
C Fund Down 22% for Year; 5.85% for December
Stocks down, bonds up for December. F fund has best return for TSP investors
Will Homeland Security Employees Opt to Retire?
Large numbers of feds are eligible to retire. DHS is no exception
Is the S Fund for You? Why a Diversified Portfolio May Provide More Security for Your Retirement Funds
A diversified portfolio of small and larger company stock (as well as bonds) will provide investors with a diversified portfolio that may provide more potential for financial security than investing in just one fund.
C Fund Up Again in November
The TSP’s C fund has been good to investors for two months in a row with a postive return of about 5.7% in November.
New TSP Record Keeping System to Be Delayed (Again)
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board says that problems with the new system prevent it from implementing a new record keeping system
