TSP Stock Funds Drop in October
The TSP funds have been on a roll for the summer but turned down again in October. Here are the results.
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TSP Among Closures from Hurricane Sandy
The Thrift Savings Plan has ceased processing transactions in conjunction with the New York Stock Exchange being closed from Hurricane Sandy.
IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced 2013 contribution limits for employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Accessing Your TSP Account After Retirement
The Thrift Savings Program (TSP) is the primary retirement savings method for federal employees, and the benefits are well known. The author says that making withdrawals from your TSP account can be complicated and offers some considerations when deciding to make withdrawals.
Future Retirement: Federal Workers In Good Shape
How much money is in your TSP account? Here are some averages for the federal workforce and private sector.
All TSP Funds Up Again in September
Good news for investors: All of the TSP funds had a positive return again in September but investors were cashing out of stock funds and moving into the safety of bonds at the end of the last reporting period.
Risk Tolerance and Retirement Planning
The author points out that when planning for retirement, you must factor risk into potential returns in order to gain a full understanding when planning your investment portfolio.
All TSP Funds Provide Positive Returns in August
All of the TSP funds had a positive return in August with the C fund showing a YTD return of 13.61%.
The Tiered Approach to Retirement Income For The Federal Employee
There are many things to consider when determining an appropriate asset allocation for your TSP. The author discusses a 3-tier investment strategy that is designed to spread risk out over varying lengths of time.
C Fund Up 11% in 2012
All of the TSP funds have a positive return for the year and most were up in July as well. The G fund hit an all-time low rate of return in June.
