Retirement
Men and Money Don’t Come With Instructions
You can choose to simply leave your funds in the TSP, but you can also use it to create income.
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
Winter Got You Down? Check Out Your Thrift Savings Plan Stock Fund Returns for the Past 12 Months
Has the long winter had a negative impact on your mental health? Check out oour Thrift Savings Plan stock fund returns for the past 12 Months and you…
Pay & Benefits
What is the F Fund and Should You Invest in It?
Who wants to invest in securities that are boring? If you are seeking relative security as you accumulate money for your retirement, boring is not bad.
Retirement
Winning the Lottery is Not a Retirement Plan
For federal employees in the FERS system, the Thrift Savings Plan is intended to provide 1/3 of your retirement income. So, how do you go about creating a…
Federal Workforce News
Sunny or Gloomy? More On Your 2010 Thrift Savings Plan Investment
Will your TSP stock investments go up or down in 2010? Here is an attempt by professional analysts to peer into the near term future.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Fall in January
The federal Thrift Savings Plan funds had the worst month since February 2009. Where are the winners and losers and are the big increases in stock prices over…
Retirement
Allocating Your TSP in Volatile Markets
The days of ignoring your Thrift Savings Plan are over, at least if you want to have some hope of managing for positive returns.
Pay & Benefits
Worst Decade for Stocks in History But All TSP Funds Provide Positive Returns in 2009
2009 TSP performance was outstanding with all funds in the black. The big winner: The S fund.
Federal Workforce News
C Fund Shows Positive Return in 8 of Last 9 Months
Your Thrift Savings Plan retirement fund investments are recovering. The C fund is still on a tear with a return of 6% in November and a return of…
Federal Workforce News
The G Fund and Predicting The Stock Market
TSP investors will pull money out of the safety of the G fund when they think they will make more money in stocks. Conversely, they will quickly move…