Retirement
Is a ‘Herd Mentality’ Damaging Feds’ Retirement Dreams?
If you "follow the herd" when investing, it can potentially lead you astray from reaching your retirement goals. The author explains how this can happen.
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
Federal Employee Pension, G Fund Used to Avoid Government Default
The debt ceiling for the Federal Government has been reached and it is using accounting techniques to keep paying its bills. Federal employees are helping to fund the…
Q&A
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Their Retirement Benefits?
I'm worried about recent proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits. Is there anything federal employees can do to prevent this from happening?
Retirement
Should You Opt Into the New Blended Retirement System?
The Thrift Savings Plan has provided information to help military service members decide if they should move to the new Blended Retirement System.
Retirement
I Fund Hitting Its Stride
The I fund is making TSP investors in this fund pleased with their investment decision so far in 2017 with a return rate of more than 14%.
Retirement
5 Social Security Questions Everybody Should Be Able To Answer (Before Retiring)
When is the best age to take Social Security? The author provides some considerations for federal employees under FERS.
Q&A
Can I Withdraw From My TSP to Purchase an Annuity?
Can I take a certain percentage out of my traditional TSP (all G fund) for two years, and then purchase an annuity?
Retirement
Becoming a TSP Millionaire: One Federal Employee’s Story
A federal employee with the Fish and Wildlife Service tells his story of how he became a millionaire by investing in the TSP throughout his federal career.
Q&A
Nervous Feds Nearing Retirement Continue to Ask, ‘Am I Invested Correctly?’
I am under FERS and plan to remain in federal service until I get an additional 10% annuity, but am wondering if my TSP funds are invested correctly.
Pay & Benefits
How Are TSP Participants Investing Their Money?
Here are the latest data on TSP investors and how they invest their money.