Retirement
The Dow Drops 512 Points; Now What?
The stock market is in the midst of its biggest retreat since the financial crisis. Where is it likely to go next? Three financial experts weigh in.
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.
Retirement
Winning the Lottery Is NOT a Retirement Plan – Part 2
Winning the lottery just may be the key to a successful retirement, depending on how you define "lottery."
Federal Workforce News
TSP Stock Funds Down for 3rd Month
The TSP stock funds fall for the third month in a row but still ahead for the year.
Federal Workforce News
Rolling Funds Into the TSP
Once you retire, many financial planners will encourage you to roll your TSP funds into a tax deferred option that they will be happy to sell you. It…
Federal Workforce News
Bailing into the G Fund
TSP investors are putting their money where they see safety in a time of political and economic turmoil: the TSP's G fund.
Retirement
The ‘Debt Issuance Suspension Period’ and $186 Billion of Your Retirement and TSP Funds
How much money have federal retirement funds contributed to help the government continue to operate? About $186 billion.
Retirement
Using the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program to Max-Fund a Roth IRA
Do you make "too much money" to qualify for a Roth IRA? CSRS and CSRS Offset federal employees have a unique benefit that can be used max-fund a…
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Down in June
How are your TSP funds doing so far in 2011? Your funds are doing well for the year but the results for May and June are mostly negative.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Stock Funds Down in May–Up Substantially Over 12 Months
The stock funds in the TSP show strong positive returns for the year to date and the past twelve months despite having a down month in May.
Pay & Benefits
Debt Ceiling Reached But Sky Isn’t Falling on Thrift Savings Plan Investors
With the United States hitting the debt ceiling, can you still withdraw your money from your Thrift Savings Plan? Here is the answer from a TSP official.