Q&A
What Are the Average Earnings for a TSP Account With Mostly ‘High Risk’ Funds?
My TSP has the same contribution mix: 85% risk and 15% safe funds. What would you estimate are the average earnings for the TSP, and what would be…
TSP
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.
Retirement
Would the American Savings Act Impact the Thrift Savings Plan?
The American Savings Act would create a new organization that may be popular with many Americans. How would creating such an organization impact the TSP?
Federal Workforce News
The TSP is Popular; Should a Similar Program Exist for Other Americans?
The Thrift Savings Plan is one of the most popular benefits available to federal employees. Should a comparable program modeled after the TSP be set up for all…
Federal Workforce News
January Nightmare for Stock Funds: The Latest TSP Highlights
What investment actions did TSP investors take in December prior to the stock market slump (so far) in January? Here are the latest trends for your TSP investments.
Q&A
I Keep Trying (and Failing) to Time the Market with My TSP; What Am I Doing Wrong?
I keep trying to time the market with my TSP investments, only to end up buying high and selling low. How should I allocate my money into selected…
Retirement
New Survey Raises the Question, ‘Will Feds Be Permitted to Develop Financial Maturity?’
The author says that federal employees are frequently sheltered from financial and retirement information in their careers. He says federal workers need to be permitted to have self-reliance…
Retirement
Should the TSP Provide Investment Advice?
There are fresh hints that the Thrift Savings Plan is considering whether to offer investment advice to participants. But would investment advice within the TSP keep federal employees…
Pay & Benefits
How to Get the Most Money From Your TSP Matching Contributions
Are you a highly compensated FERS employee who contributes the maximum to the TSP each year? Don’t risk losing any of the government’s matching contributions by maxing out…
Human Resources
7 Things Federal Workers Should Watch in 2016
From the presidential election to possible cuts to the federal workforce, the author discusses things he thinks federal employee should be watching for as we head into the…
Retirement
Front-Loading Your TSP
Are you planning to retire in 2016? You may want to consider front-loading your TSP. The author explains the benefits of this strategy.