Satisfying America’s Creditors: Issuing More TIPS to Soothe China’s Concerns

The federal debt is increasing rapidly. America’s creditors are nervous about getting their money back and the potential impact of inflation. The Treasury Department is trying to reassure investors as the government prepares to borrow another $406 billion in the next quarter. Federal employees have an investment alternative not available to the general public.

TSP Funds Up Five Months in a Row

The index that is used as the basis for the Thrift Savings Plan’s C fund has had its best five-month run since 1938. TSP funds are up for the month and also up substantially for the year as well. That is good news but also consider the performance of your funds over the past twelve months as well.