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.
The next political debate on the federal debt will be the question of raising the debt ceiling which is currently about $14.3 trillion. Since this ceiling will be reached in a short time, and since Congress has not yet voted to raise the debt limit, what will be the impact on federal retirement funds while the debate continues?
There are different TSP investment strategies you may consider. Before you decide how to invest your TSP contributions, you should know the available options and then decide how to invest for your future retirement.
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement income is calculated.
All of the TSP funds are up in February and for the year-to-date. Most are up for the past six months. Is it now time to “Let the good times roll?”
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement income is calculated.
All TSP funds had a positive return in January as the Thrift Savings Plan is off to a good start for 2011.
The TSP is unveiling a new fund in its family of Lifecycle funds: the L 2050 fund. The fund is designed for participants who will begin to withdraw their holdings after 2045 and replaces the now obsolete L 2010 fund.
How safe is your TSP in a major recession and with extraordinarily large government debt as a common topic in the media?
2010 was a bumpy ride for investors in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The gains for the year were solid but most of the advances occurred during the last half of the year–rewarding those investors who had the fortitude to withstand the ups and downs along the way.
Are you interested in a new program that may enhance your future retirement? Back in June 2009, legislation was passed authorizing creation of a Roth plan using after-tax salary into an account that will grow without any additional tax liability on future earnings. That option is now being implemented.
