Federal Workforce News
First Half of 2014: All TSP Funds Are Up
All of the TSP funds are higher so far this year, led by the C fund with a gain of more than 7%.
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.
Federal Workforce News
10 Questions You Need Answers To
The author offers ten questions you need to keep in mind for your financial situation as you near retirement from your federal career.
Retirement
How Should I Allocate My TSP?
What is the best way to allocate the investments inside of your Thrift Savings Plan account? One financial advisor explains to a young investor what he considers to…
Q&A
What Forms Do I Need to Designate My TSP to My Children?
What forms do I need to get to the TSP to set it up so that all that is in there will go to my children?
Retirement
Good Year for TSP Investors: All Funds Up YTD and 12 Months
All of the TSP funds had positive returns in May and are also all up for the year-to-date and the past twelve months.
Retirement
Going in the Wrong Direction
Americans face a growing risk that they will outlive their savings during retirement. The author says that the proposals to address this risk are wrong.
Retirement
Bill Would Exempt Federal LEOs and Firefighters from Retirement Tax Penalty
Legislation introduced in the House this week would allow federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) and firefighters to withdraw funds from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts when they are…
Federal Workforce News
Planning for Short Term Cash Flow After Retirement
Most federal employees know they should look at their long-term financial plan when considering retirement. Once the long-term plan is set, the next thing to account for is…
Retirement
Rubio Proposes Opening TSP to Private Sector Workers
In a speech at the National Press Club today, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) offered several retirement reform proposals, one of which was opening the Thrift Savings Plan up…
Q&A
Government Matching in TSP When You Are Over 50
If you are over age 50, does the maximum contribution you can make to the TSP change?