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By: FEDweek StaffAll three stock-based TSP funds posted strong gains in May, with the largest fund, the large company stock C fund, moving back into positive territory for the year at 1.05 percent following a 6.29 percent gain last month.
The small company stock remains in negative territory year-to-date at -3.13 percent despite a 7.21 percent gain in May, while the international stock I fund gained 4.97 percent in May and is up 14.42 percent for the year.
The bond F fund dropped 0.71 percent last month but remains positive at 2.44 percent year-to-date, while the government securities G fund is up 1.85 percent on the year following a 0.36 percent gain in May.
The May returns for the lifecycle L funds were: Income, 1.79; 2025, 1.87; 2030, 3.65; 2035, 3.97; 2040, 4.29; 2045, 4.57; 2050, 4.86; 2055, 2060, 2065, 2070, 5.9. They are up between 2.94 and 5.05 percent for the year.
TSP and Post-Retirement Spending: It’s OK to Draw it Down – Some retirees focus on the value of their TSP at retirement and get nervous when the balance goes down. Unless you plan to leave your Thrift Savings Plan account to your heirs, it’s supposed to go down over time. Your ultimate goal should be to have money (but not too much money) in your TSP at the time you draw your last breath, writes John Grobe.
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