Will There be a Super Saver TSP Program in Your Future?
The author describes a retirement savings benefit outlined in the tax code that can dramatically boost one’s ability to save for retirement.
IRA
How To Tell If You Are Getting Bad Advice About Your TSP
Your savings inside of the Thrift Savings Plan that you worked so hard throughout your federal career to accumulate are a large component of providing income in retirement. It is important, therefore, to make sure you make the right choices with regards to preserving these funds. The author provides some advice for federal employees on different ways to determine what constitutes good and bad advice as it relates to their savings inside of the TSP.
2016 Financial Resolutions
Does your personal financial plan need a tune up in the new year? The author offers some suggestions to consider as part of your new year’s financial resolutions as you plan for retirement and the long term needs of your family.
Funding Your Retirement Accounts in 2016
How much can you contribute to your IRA in 2016? Can you contribute to both your IRA and TSP accounts?
TSP Contribution Limits Unchanged in 2016
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the annual contribution limits for the Thrift Savings Plan and other similar retirement/pension plan contributions for 2016, most of which are unchanged from 2015.
TSP or Not TSP? THAT is the Rollover Question!
In the third article in his series on federal retirement, FedSmith.com author Randy Silvey addresses one of the most common questions he has received from FedSmith.com users: “Should I roll my TSP over to an IRA after leaving federal service?”
Does Dave Ramsey Recommend Rolling Over Your TSP to an IRA?
What is Dave Ramsey’s advice about doing a TSP rollover to an IRA after retirement?
Do You Know the ‘Goldilocks Principle’ To Federal Retirement?
The author says that you do not want to retire too soon and risk financial ruin in your Golden Years, but you also do not want to wait until too late to retire.
IRAs and What They Mean for Your Retirement
There are three different types of IRAs, and the author explains the differences between each as well as what the requirements are for investing in them.
The CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program
The CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program has been available to CSRS or CSRS Offset federal employees for many years. It can be a very useful option to significantly increase retirement savings. The author explains some of the details of this program.
