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TSP

If you are a federal employee, you may be wondering how to plan for your retirement and make the most of your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan that allows you to invest in various funds and options, depending on your risk tolerance and goals. On this tag page, you will find articles and resources that will help you understand the benefits and features of the TSP, as well as tips and strategies to increase your investment returns and secure your future income. You will also learn about the latest news and updates on the TSP performance, fees, withdrawals, and more. Whether you are just starting your federal career or are near retirement, these articles will provide you with valuable information and guidance on how to make the best use of your TSP.

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Announces Roll-Out Of Lifecycle Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 19, 2005 5:11 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2019 4:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Effective Aug. 1, TSP participants will have another investment option from which to choose.

TSP Quarterly Results Beat Private Sector Averages

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 7, 2005 8:22 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

How the the quarterly returns for the TSP compare to most mutual funds? Here is a quick summary.

TSP Funds Up During Quarter and Month

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 5, 2005 8:09 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 4:26 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

TSP funds have a positive return for the month and most fared well during the second quarter of the year.

Conspiracy Theory And The TSP

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2005 7:54 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The TSP is a model retirement investment program. Some readers think if it is available to federal employees, it is too good to be true.

Mid-Month TSP Report: Most Stock Funds Show Strong Results

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 16, 2005 7:51 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2019 6:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

How are your TSP investments performing so far this month? Most TSP investors will be pleased.

TSP Stock Investors Smiling Over May Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 2, 2005 7:02 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Both the C and S funds were up in May along with the F fund and, of course, the usual safe performance of the G fund.

“Snapshot” of Your Recent TSP Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2005 7:23 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:18 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The last four weeks have not been kind to TSP stock fund investors.

Should TSP Investment Options Be Expanded?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2005 7:12 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:18 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Should the TSP be expanded to include a real estate fund? Most readers say “yes.”

Real Estate, Retirement, And Risk: How Should Your TSP Be Structured?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 4, 2005 7:13 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Should the TSP be expanded to include real estate as an option?

Some TSP Investors “Up” in April; Stock Investors “Down”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 3, 2005 7:08 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Stock funds are down in April but still up substantially for the past year. The bond funds did well in April.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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