Federal Workforce News
FRTIB Awards Annuity Contract
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced today that it has awarded its life annuity contract to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife).
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
Average TSP Balances and How Investors Prepared for April Market Returns
What was the average TSP balance in March 2014 compared to one year earlier? How did federal employees handle their money in March preparing for the stock market…
Pay & Benefits
S Fund Drops in April and I Fund Finishes On Top for Month
The I fund finished ahead of other TSP funds in April. All funds were up with the exception of the S fund.
Q&A
Rolling Over Your TSP
Can one leave the TSP as it is for now and take monthly payments for now and roll over into an IRA after 2 years?
Federal Workforce News
New Rule Allows TSP to Garnish Wages of Former Federal Employees
A new regulation implements authority for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to order a non-federal employer to withhold up to 15 percent of an employee's disposable income…
Retirement
Are You Ever ‘Too Old’ to Invest?
Is it better to start saving early for retirement? Absolutely! However, not everybody is willing or able to start at a young age. Are you ever really "too…
Retirement
Will My TSP Go Down?
The stock market has been on a tear since its drop in 2008. Are you worried about losing money in your TSP due to a pullback? Before you…
Pay & Benefits
Are You Losing Free Money in Your TSP Account?
If you are not contributing at least 5% to your TSP account, you could be losing out on thousands of extra dollars.
Federal Workforce News
Stocks Up Slightly in March for Most TSP Funds
After the end of the first quarter, all of the TSP funds show a positive return for the year-to-date.
Pay & Benefits
Changing Allocations for TSP Funds
The quarterly allocations for the TSP's lifecycle funds are changing in April. Here is a summary of the changes in these funds.