Retirement
5 Facts About TSP Withdrawals
There are lots of TSP withdrawal options to choose from, some of them more complicated than others, and if you make the wrong choice you may not 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
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…
Pay & Benefits
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Your Job Before You Retire?
Many federal employees consider leaving their positions for various reasons. The author provides a summary of what you can expect to happen to your benefits should you leave…
Federal Workforce News
C Fund on Top for July; I Fund Ahead for the Year
TSP stock funds almost all showed positive returns in July with the C fund returning more than 2% for the month.
Federal Workforce News
Expanding Withdrawal Options in the TSP
The TSP is proposing substantial changes to withdrawal restrictions of your money. Here is a quick summary of these changes.
Retirement
TSP Data Not Impacted by OPM Breaches
TSP account numbers are not shared with OPM. Therefore, according to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, TSP data were not impacted by the recent data breaches impacting…
Pay & Benefits
FRTIB Director Gives His Blessing for Adding Mutual Fund Option to the TSP
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the group that oversees the Thrift Savings Plan, has given the green light to begin the process of adding mutual funds as…
Q&A
Losing Money in the TSP Wasn’t My Fault
I applied for a full TSP withdrawal after retiring, but the TSP said I couldn't do it because I was still employed due to a coding error by…
Retirement
Feds Dodge Cut in G Fund Interest Rate
Federal employees who invest in the G fund may breathe a sigh of relief as a proposal to cut the interest rate paid by this TSP fund appears…
Pay & Benefits
Is Washington’s Big F.E.E.T.S. Stepping on Federal Employees?
The author says politicians in Washington are using federal employees as political pawns which is likely to push talented people out of the federal workforce. He outlines some…