How to Invest Your TSP When You Have a Pension
A pension is one of the big advantages of federal retirement benefits, but it also means a federal employee’s investing strategy should be different.
FRTIB Responds to Comments and Finalizes Rules for TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions
The FRTIB has finalized a rule for Roth in-plan conversions in the TSP in anticipation of the feature’s launch later this month.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2026?
Eligible federal employees can contribute to both TSP and IRAs in 2026, with combined limits potentially upwards of $40,000, subject to income and IRS rules.
Updated Hatch Act Guidance Affects Current and Former Federal Employees
OSC can enforce Hatch Act rules on current and former federal employees. Violations may lead to investigation, fines, or disciplinary action.
Should I Invest My Roth Differently Than My Traditional IRA?
Should Roth IRA investments be handled differently than traditional IRA investments?
TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
Federal Retirement Strategy: Social Security Payments by Age
Discover key retirement milestones for federal employees to optimize Social Security benefits and ensure a secure retirement.
Bridging the Retirement Gap: Smart Strategies for Federal Employees
These are some strategies federal employees can use to bridge the income gap between early FERS retirement and Social Security.
Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.
A New TSP Quilt Chart and What 2025’s Returns Teach Federal Employees
TSP fund performance shifted from 2024 to 2025, with diversification and the I Fund’s changes rewarding balanced investors while concentration lagged.
