Retirement
TSP Contribution Limits to Rise in 2015
The IRS announced today that the contribution limits for tax advantaged retirement plans such as the Thrift Savings Plan will be increasing in 2015.
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
Your Investment Options in the TSP
The Thrift Savings Plan is a crucial part of saving for a successful retirement from your government career. The TSP has released a series of short videos that…
Retirement
Pay Taxes on the Seed, Not the Harvest
One advantage federal employees have when saving for retirement is the Roth TSP. A Roth investment allows you to pay tax on the seed (the smaller, starting investment)…
Federal Workforce News
TSP Shares Tips for Completing Requests Correctly
Have you ever spent time filling out a form to send to the TSP only to find out it was done incorrectly and you had to start all…
Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Head Down in September
September lived up to its reputation as the worst month of the year for stocks with all of the TSP stock funds, with the exception of the G…
Federal Workforce News
Changing Default TSP Allocation One Step Closer to Implementation
The Senate recently passed the Smart Savings Act which would change the automatic enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees to use one of the Lifecycle…
Federal Workforce News
Utilizing the TSP After Retirement
What should you do with your TSP account after you retire? The author offers some advice and considerations for federal employees who have reached this milestone in their…
Federal Workforce News
IRS Can Now Collect Back Taxes From Federal Employees’ TSP Accounts
If you are a federal employee with outstanding tax debts, you may find that money from your TSP account is garnished to make good on those debts.
Pay & Benefits
C Fund Up More than 4% in August
All of the TSP funds had a positive return in August except for the I fund.
Retirement
How to Make Early Retirement a Reality
The author outlines some of the resources available to federal employees to help them save for an early retirement.