Pay & Benefits
Should You Designate Beneficiaries For Your Federal Benefits?
The author offers some guidelines for considering whether or not you should designate beneficiaries for your federal benefits.
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Retirement
IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced 2013 contribution limits for employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Federal Workforce News
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…
Retirement
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.
Federal Workforce News
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…
Retirement
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.
Federal Workforce News
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%.
Federal Workforce News
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…