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It’s Not Too Late to Contribute to an IRA for 2017

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 12, 2018 10:59 AM | Updated: Mar 8, 2024 8:43 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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If you haven’t made a contribution to an IRA for the 2017 tax year, there is still time.

5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Financial House

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinApr 5, 2018 10:23 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is your plan for retirement? The author lists some tips to help you make sure you are on the right track.

Happy 20th Anniversary Roth IRA!

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJan 8, 2018 2:39 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2018 1:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Roth IRA. Here is some information about how it can help you prepare for your retirement.

What’s Better: TSP or Roth TSP?

By Kelly MonroeNov 26, 2017 10:00 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Illustration of a cartoon person looking at scales labeled 'TSP' on one side and 'Roth TSP' on the other

Which is better for your retirement savings: the TSP or the Roth TSP? Here are the basic differences and some resources to help you with this decision.

What Can I Do to Fix a Roth IRA Contribution When I Exceeded the Income Limitations?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 4, 2017 10:26 AM | Updated: Nov 26, 2017 8:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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Last year I contributed the max to a Roth IRA, but it turned out that my income was too high to contribute. Is it too late for me to fix this?

What is a Backdoor Roth IRA?

By Alexis HongamenSep 13, 2017 3:23 PM | Updated: Nov 26, 2017 8:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is a backdoor Roth IRA, and is it right for you?

Can Roth TSP Withdrawals Be Taxed?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 12, 2017 4:11 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Could funds in your Roth TSP be taxed when you withdraw them? The answer is “yes, if you are not careful.”

Accelerate the Tax Efficiency of Roth TSP Distributions

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJun 1, 2016 3:37 PM | Updated: Nov 26, 2017 8:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author describes a technique known as the “The Back Door Roth TSP Withdrawal” federal employees can use to accelerate their tax benefits in retirement.

Penalties for Withdrawing from Roth and Regular TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 21, 2015 5:18 AM | Updated: Nov 26, 2017 8:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Will I get penalized for being only 56 and taking money out of the Roth TSP when I am eligible to take money out of the regular TSP?

Have You Forgotten About the Roth TSP?

By John StohlmanMar 29, 2015 11:27 AM | Updated: Jul 1, 2019 1:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

With all the talk about the TSP possibly opening up a mutual fund window and expanding withdrawal options, you may have forgotten that the TSP also offers a Roth option. The author describes the basics of how the Roth option works to help you decide if it is right for your situation.

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July 15, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
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L 2050 $37.9950 -0.53% +8.88%
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