Pay & Benefits
The Debt Limit and Your TSP Fund
How safe is your TSP in a major recession and with extraordinarily large government debt as a common topic in the media?
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
Bumpy Ride for Thrift Savings Plan Investors But Patience Was Rewarded
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…
Retirement
Implementing a Roth Retirement Plan for Federal Employees
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…
Pay & Benefits
Market Defies Historical Monthly Trends: Will Thrift Savings Plan Investors See a ‘Santa Claus’ Rally in December?
The stock market cooled in November with a number of the TSP funds losing ground. No doubt, future and current federal retirees are hoping for a "Santa Claus"…
Federal Workforce News
TSP Stock Funds Continue Strong Performance As More Investors Participate in Lifecycle Funds
The SandP 500 index (the index on which the C fund is based) went up about 13 percent in September and October, the best performance in these months…
Retirement
Keeping Perspective: The TSP and Your Retirement Future
Congress is considering changes to your TSP. How should this impact your retirement investment decisions?
Pay & Benefits
Do You Trust Congress With Your TSP Investment?
How safe are your investments in the TSP? It is a model program for retirement, according to some experts, but keep a close eye on it. Some in…
Federal Workforce News
Check Your TSP: Worst August for Stocks Since 2001
Thrift Savings Plan investors are undoubtedly disappointed with the returns in the TSP funds in August and so far in 2010. Stocks are down for the month--at a…
Retirement
Your TSP: Roll it or Leave It?
When you retire, you will be faced with many choices as to what to do with your Thrift Savings Plan investments. If a financial advisor is suggesting that…
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Up Across the Board in July: How Do Your Investments Compare to the Rest of the Federal Workforce?
After two months of declining stock prices, the underlying Thrift Savings Plan stock funds had a good month. How are CSRS and FERS employees investing their TSP funds?…