Q&A
Planning End-of-Year TSP Contributions
I am trying to plan my TSP contributions accordingly. 1-JAN-16 is a Friday and nominally a Pay Day. But given it's a holiday, will the payday be moved…
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.
Pay & Benefits
All TSP Funds Up in November
With the exception of the I fund, all TSP funds are showing a positive return at the end of November.
Pay & Benefits
Worried About Cuts to Your Federal Benefits? Don’t Panic!
In response to a recent CBO report that recommends various cuts to federal employee benefits, the author advises federal workers not to panic about these recommendations and explains…
Retirement
Can You Trust Your Financial Planner?
The author lists some important questions you should ask a financial planner to know if he or she is right for helping you with your financial future.
Pay & Benefits
The Service Computation Date Comes in Five Flavors
There are potentially five different service computation dates that are used to determine your benefits as a federal employee with which you should be familiar. The author provides…
Retirement
2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Now is the time to begin planning contributions into your retirement savings accounts next year. These are what the contribution limits in 2015 will be.
Q&A
TSP Annuity After Retirement
If I elect to take the TSP annuity after retirement and I die before using all of my contributions will it go to my adult daughter, my elected…
Federal Workforce News
TSP: USPS Cyber Attack Doesn’t Pose a Threat to Your TSP Account
The Thrift Savings Plan released a statement in response to the recent news about the cyber attack on Postal Service computers that compromised employee and customer data.
Federal Workforce News
Wild Ride for Stocks in October
Stocks went on a wild ride in October. The final result: The C fund is up 2.45%.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Contribution Limits in 2015
The Thrift Savings Plan has published guidelines for plan participants regarding 2015 contribution limits.