High Inflation and A Bear Market: Will “Double Whammy” Impact 4.6% Proposed Pay Raise?
Two of the TSP stock funds are now in bear market territory and inflation is raging. What does history show about a federal pay raise during high inflation?
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Four TSP Board Nominees Confirmed: Nominee for Controversial FRTIB Chair Not Approved
Four nominees have been confirmed for the FRTIB, the TSP’s governing board. Confirmation moved quickly after Senator Marco Rubio removed a hold on the nominations.
TSP Launches “Known Issues” Page in Response to Website Update Problems
The TSP has posted a list of known issues in response to the problems some participants have encountered with the new website changes.
Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA, and Why TSP Dropped Dramatically in One Day
The 2022 inflation rate is rising rapidly. Here is why the TSP funds have fallen sharply and what it all means for the 2023 COLA estimate.
Protecting Your TSP Account From the “What Ifs” of Life
It’s good to consider “what ifs” for when life takes unexpected turns. Here are a couple of strategies to help safeguard your TSP.
Is Now the Time for Federal Employees to Sell Their Stock Investments?
With all of the bad news out there and a stock market that has been dropping, federal employees may be tempted to sell their TSP stock funds. But should they?
Congressman Wants to Ban ESG Investments in TSP
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit the TSP from investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Hold On FRTIB Nominees Released After Commitment Letter On Chinese Investments
A hold placed on nominees to the FRTIB has been released by Senator Marco Rubio after a commitment was made not to invest in certain Chinese companies.
FedSmith Readers Not Planning to Use the TSP Mutual Fund Window
The majority of FedSmith readers who responded to our latest survey said they do not plan to use the new TSP mutual fund window.
May 2022 TSP Performance: TSP Stock Funds Retreat from Bear Market
TSP stock funds pulled back from entering a bear market with a stock rally late in the month. With one exception, TSP stock funds were down in May 2022.
