Which is the Best TSP Fund Over the Past Five Years? You May Be Surprised
TSP participants are sitting back and watching their returns grow each month. Here is a summary of the biggest winners.
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If you are a federal employee, you may be wondering how to plan for your retirement and make the most of your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan that allows you to invest in various funds and options, depending on your risk tolerance and goals. On this tag page, you will find articles and resources that will help you understand the benefits and features of the TSP, as well as tips and strategies to increase your investment returns and secure your future income. You will also learn about the latest news and updates on the TSP performance, fees, withdrawals, and more. Whether you are just starting your federal career or are near retirement, these articles will provide you with valuable information and guidance on how to make the best use of your TSP.
TSP Participants Learning, Changing During Period of Market Volatility
TSP participants are learning and changing their investing habits. In part, that may be because of market volatility and, in part, because the lifecycle fund option has been successful for many TSP participants.
Lessons for TSP Investors from a Volatile Market
The stock market has been volatile in 2007. Billions of dollars have been traded in the TSP during the year as some investors have decided to buy and sell different funds as the market ebbed and flowed. What lessons can this volatile market provide for investors?
Bad News Leads to Higher Stock Prices and TSP Gains
There was plenty of bad news in the past month and the fluctuations in the stock market frequently reflected the uncertainty. But, despite the storm clouds, TSP investors did very well for the month of September–as well as for the recent quarter and for the last year as well. You can sleep better tonight–your TSP investments are still moving higher.
$2.9 Billion Traded from Thrift Savings Plan Stock Funds in August
TSP investors often bail out of stock funds when the stock market becomes volatile–often to their financial detriment. The market was volatile in August. Did investors react differently this time? And what are the trading costs for the funds when the market is volatile? Here is a quick summary.
Trading TSP Funds: Should There Be a Fee When Investors Trade?
Readers had strong opinions about the concept of charging a fee for frequent trading of TSP funds. Most are opposed to charging a fee or to limiting the number of transfers one can make during a year. Here are the results.
Trading TSP Funds: Should There Be a Fee When Investors Trade?
Should the TSP charge a fee when someone decides to transfer money between funds? Some TSP investors rarely make such transfers. Others do so on a regular basis. Should the expenses be spread out among all investors or paid for by those making the trades?
Volatility Can Be Good: TSP Funds Generally Up in August
The stock market has been volatile. The leading stock market average has been up or down triple digits on a daily basis for the past month. The final result? Most TSP investors will be satisfied with the results if not the process.
Stock Market Volatility and Your Retirement Funds: How Did TSP Investors React Last Week?
A rational person could read recent financial headlines and conclude that the end of wealth accumulation was at hand. A credit crunch, falling housing prices, falling stock prices and general panic seemed to be in the air. How did TSP investors react? Did they bail out of their TSP stock funds? Here are the statistics that reflect the actions of your fellow investors.
TSP Stock Funds Hit With Losses For 2nd Month
TSP stock fund investors will see a reduction in their stock returns for the second month in a row as the fund reflect the overall direction of the stock market. Here are the results for the TSP funds for July 2007.
