Pay & Benefits
TSP Considers Adding New Investments to Lifecycle Funds
Total assets in the TSP now exceed $400 billion. Also, consideration is being given to changing the investments for the lifecycle funds to include new types of assets…
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
TSP’s Roth vs. Traditional Roth IRA: Advice From an Expert
Should you invest in the Roth option within the Thrift Savings Plan or do a traditional Roth IRA? One financial advisor offers his advice to a member of…
Pay & Benefits
Changing the Automatic TSP Allocations for New Employees
A bill introduced this week would alter the automatic TSP investments for new federal employees. Here are the details.
Retirement
Special Retirement Considerations for Some Federal Employees
The author outlines special retirement considerations in areas such as FERS annuity calculations, the Thrift Savings Plan, and insurance for federal employees who work in law enforcement.
Federal Workforce News
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Benefits and Challenges
The Thrift Savings Plan is an important component of your retirement plan, but it's up to you to utilize it to its full potential. The author offers some…
Pay & Benefits
Stock Funds Rebound in February: Will the Bull Market Continue?
The stock market decline in January did not carry through into February as stocks continued to go up. The F fund also went up--good news for investors in…
Pay & Benefits
Is a Lifecycle Fund the Best Choice for Your Thrift Savings Plan?
Are the lifecycle funds a good investment for you? Here is a summary of how these funds are constructed.
Pay & Benefits
TSP: G Fund Balances Will Be Unaffected by Debt Ceiling
The TSP issued a statement saying that balances in the G fund will be unaffected by the recent steps the Treasury has taken to avoid hitting the debt…
Retirement
Borrowing from the G Fund (Again) to Offset the Debt Ceiling
The debt ceiling limit will again be reached on February 7th so the government will take "extraordinary measures" to fund the government. This means that retirement assets of…
Pay & Benefits
Stocks Hit the Skids in January: Time to Sell?
Stocks went down in January. Does the January indicator mean you should dump your stocks? Also, see how investing in the C fund versus the G fund may…