Retirement
When Does It Make Sense to Get Help With Retirement Planning and Investments?
When does it make sense to work with a financial planner for retirement? The author provides some considerations on when you may or may not want to use…
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.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes TSP Modernization Act
The House has passed legislation that would amend current law to allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from the TSP.
Pay & Benefits
Quick Guide: FERS Retirement for Busy Employees
Do you know the basic benefits included under FERS? This is a quick overview of them and what each provides.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Maria Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Maria.
Q&A
What Are the Best Retirement Dates for Law Enforcement Officers?
With respect to the "best" date to retire, are there special considerations for law enforcement officers?
Pay & Benefits
What is the One TSP Fund Up 20% in 2017?
Which TSP fund has had the highest rate of return so far this year? The answer may surprise you.
Pay & Benefits
How FedSmith.com Readers Utilize the TSP
How do FedSmith.com readers utilize their TSP accounts? This is what you told us in a recent survey.
Pay & Benefits
FRTIB Issues Proposed Rules for New Blended Retirement System
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has published proposed rules on how to implement the military's new Blended Retirement System.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Irma Victims
The TSP is temporarily relaxing its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Irma.
Pay & Benefits
The TSP and Federal Employees
How do you use the TSP? How do you react to market swings? Take this anonymous survey to share your feedback.