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Hardship Withdrawal

TSP Hardship Withdrawals: A Lifeline or a Trap?

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiSep 30, 2024 7:45 AM | Updated: Nov 6, 2024 11:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How do TSP hardship withdrawals work, and what are the pros and cons of this feature of the TSP?

New TSP Hardship Withdrawal Option Likely Coming Soon

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 15, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Mar 3, 2020 11:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A proposed rule would allow TSP participants to make hardship withdrawals in the event of natural disasters.

Temporarily Relaxing TSP Hardship Withdrawal Rules

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 5, 2018 6:21 AM | Updated: Dec 11, 2018 11:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP is relaxing hardship withdrawal rules for victims of Hurricane Michael or Hurricane Florence. Here are the details.

TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Aid California Wildfire Victims

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 8, 2017 1:15 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 1:56 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help federal employees impacted by the wildfires in California.

TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Maria Victims

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 5, 2017 7:15 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Maria.

TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Irma Victims

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 13, 2017 6:23 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Irma.

TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 1, 2017 4:02 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 1:56 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The TSP has announced temporary relaxation of its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.

TSP Hardship Withdrawals and Hurricane Harvey

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 31, 2017 11:01 AM | Updated: Dec 4, 2018 6:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Based on past experience, the TSP may provide aid to federal employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey via hardship in-service withdrawals.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 18, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1426 +0.01% +2.07%
F Fund $20.0416 +0.05% +2.89%
C Fund $95.0869 -0.03% +2.32%
S Fund $89.0922 +0.55% -1.17%
I Fund $48.3642 +0.04% +15.44%
L Income $27.6647 +0.03% +3.45%
L 2025 $14.2402 +0.03% +3.48%
L 2030 $52.9297 +0.05% +4.92%
L 2035 $15.9906 +0.05% +5.17%
L 2040 $60.9035 +0.06% +5.40%
L 2045 $16.7558 +0.06% +5.59%
L 2050 $36.9124 +0.06% +5.78%
L 2055 $18.6939 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2060 $18.6916 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2065 $18.6892 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2070 $11.0767 +0.07% +6.33%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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