How Did Your TSP Funds Fare in 2011?
2011 was a very volatile year for the stock market. Despite the volatility, the C fund finished up slightly for the year but the bond funds were the bigger winners.
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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.
Volatility Continues in Stocks As TSP Investors Flee Stock Funds
Volatility continues in the stock market and TSP investors are continuing to move money into the safety of the G and F funds.
TSP Funds Jump in October
Good news for retirement investors: the TSP funds were all up in October, and some were up substantially. During September, TSP investors continued to take money out of the C fund though.
20% of TSP Participants Have a Loan Against Their Accounts
According to data recently released from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for August, approximately one in every five TSP participants has a loan outstanding against his or her account.
New Book Aims to Help You Make Money in the TSP
A recently published book aims to help federal employees understand the Thrift Savings Plan and how to better save for their retirement.
More Saving Opportunities for Retirement: TSP Contribution Limits Going Up
TSP participants will have more room to save for retirement with the annual contribution limits for the TSP increasing to $17,000 per year in 2012.
Stock Market Spooking TSP Investors
Stocks are down again in September as TSP investors head for the safety of the G and F funds.
CSRS Is Better Than FERS. Are You Sure?
The author walks the reader through some examples to illustrate that the CSRS retirement system may not be better than the FERS retirement system, despite popular belief to the contrary.
August Ends: Four Months of Decline for TSP Stock Funds
The TSP stock fund returns are now final for August and, for those who follow the market closely, it is not a big surprise that the underlying TSP stock funds are down for the fourth month in a row.
Flight to Safety: Record Amount Transferred into G Fund in July
The stock market has been experiencing wild gyrations in the past few weeks as the political tension has been increasing over America’s debt and how to pay it. The tension and turmoil is reflected in the actions taken by TSP investors.
