Federal Workforce News
Ouch! TSP Stock Funds Down Again in February
The stock funds for the TSP are all down in February. This means that most of the stock funds are down for four straight months and down for…
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
TSP Interfund Transfers Soar in January
As stock market volatility continued in January, TSP interfund transfers soared. The F fund had the second highest amount of trades on record for the fund.
Retirement
Dealing With the Terror of a Falling Stock Market
Your TSP stock funds have dropped dramatically in the past several months. Here are several points to keep in mind as you watch your retirement fund shrink.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Stock Refunds Reflect Faltering Stock Market
TSP returns for the month of January reflected the faltering stock market as all of the TSP stock funds showed negative returns for the month of January. Here…
Federal Workforce News
Investing for the Long Term
Some readers are checking their TSP portfolio balance and they get upset. That is understandable as all of us prefer to see our investments go up. Before taking…
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Set to Dive After Panic in Overseas Markets
Panic selling of stocks has gripped overseas markets. The TSP stock funds may take a big dip as the American stock markets open after the long weekend. Can…
Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Dip Along With the Stock Market
The value of your stock funds in the Thrift Savings Plan have gone down considerably so far in 2008. What financial decisions will you take as a result?…
Federal Workforce News
Frequent Trading in the TSP
Frequent trading the the TSP has been a controversial topic in the federal community. This article by a 30-year advocate of objective, patient and profitable proactive fund investing…
Federal Workforce News
TSP to Frequent Traders: “Go Play Somewhere Else”
The TSP says that a few people who are engaging in frequent trading are costing all other TSP participants money and creating a "great risk of performance deviations"…
Federal Workforce News
Is Your TSP Portfolio Diversified? Hard Lessons from 2007
2007 was a volatile year for stocks. Is your TSP portfolio diversified if the trend continues--or gets worse--in 2008? Here is a wrap-up of the returns for the…