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Stay updated with the latest TSP news, including TSP fund performance, investment updates, contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and fee changes that impact federal employees and retirees. Here, you’ll find articles on TSP investment strategies, L Fund performance, market trends, TSP modernization updates, and guidance to help you make informed decisions about your Thrift Savings Plan. Whether you’re early in your federal career or preparing for retirement, find clear insights on maximizing your TSP growth and managing your long‑term financial strategy.
Are you taking full advantage of the benefits available to you as a federal employee under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)? The author outlines several key points…
A "Comprehensive Policy Agenda for a New Administration in 2017" proposes changes for the federal workforce that would save about $330 billion by 2026. The proposals envision cuts…
Some TSP investors headed for the safety of the G fund in April and May as the volatility the stock market continues and the market reaches new highs.
Turning accumulated savings in the Thrift Savings Plan into a stream of income is a goal for federal employees who are hoping to retire at a comfortable level.…
Bonds often help an investment portfolio to be less volatile, but they also have the lowest returns over the long term. The fund that is currently outpacing all…
With voters in the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union, the stock market dropped fast. Is this a good time to sell your TSP stock funds?
The TSP is a major component of the federal retirement system, but too often, the author says that it becomes the only factor for would be retirees. He…
Would TSP investors abandon the G fund if they had to pay to store their money there?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has been a success for federal workers. Another bill in Congress would create a similar system for many other Americans.
The author says that under CSRS, a do-it-yourself approach to retirement was more practical for federal employees, but those under FERS may face bigger obstacles trying to go…