TSP Contribution Strategies
The author says that utilizing the TSP effectively is key to a comfortable retirement and outlines some important contribution strategies to consider in your retirement planning.
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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.
January TSP Funds Off to a Great Start for the Year
Previous experience has demonstrated that stock market returns in January are often a precursor to how the stock market will look on December 31st. If that holds true, 2013 should be a good year for stocks.
Retiring the FERS Way
What can go wrong with your retirement application under FERS? A retired federal employee shares a frank, personal perspective of her experience, her frustration and offers advice on how to realistically prepare for retirement under FERS in the hope it will help other federal workers be better prepared for the experience.
A Financial Advantage for Federal Employees and Military Personnel
How good is the Thrift Savings Plan? Its advantages for investors, including the rates of return, are unique, very favorable, and only available to those in the federal community.
Petition Filed Asking to Leave G Fund Out of Debt Limit Fight
A petition has been filed asking the administration to stop withholding payments to the G fund.
Government Will Borrow From Federal Employee Pension Fund to Avoid Passing Debt Limit
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the government has begun borrowing from the federal employee pension fund to keep operating without passing the approaching debt limit.
TSP Examining Roth Conversion Option
The TSP is examining the possibility of adding a Roth conversion option for participants.
TSP Director Confirms Potential Deferral of G Fund Payments
TSP Executive Director Greg Long said in a recent letter to TSP participants that in the event of hitting the debt ceiling, it is possible that the government can use money from the G fund to help pay the federal debt.
All TSP Funds Post Gains in 2012
TSP investors can look back at 2012 and feel good about their TSP investments as all of the funds provided a positive return.
Using the G Fund to Help Fund Federal Expenses
In addition to the pay freeze that has been in effect for some time, federal employees are also helping with the government’s spending problem through the involuntary use of the G fund. Here is how that works and how the scenario is likely to play out when all is said and done.
