Stock Buybacks Potential Tailwind for C Fund Going Forward
After a particularly rough start to the month during the first two weeks of October, American stocks mostly stabilized during …More
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IT and Communications Services Make up About a Third of C Fund
Did you know that the most major stock indices, such as those that are followed by the Thrift Savings Plan …More
Pro-Rata Rule Being Phased Out for TSP Distributions, but Still Applies Elsewhere
The “pro-rata rule” affects distributions from retirement accounts. This rule requires that pre-tax and post-tax money be withdrawn proportionally from …More
TSP Suffers Largest Drop Since February
As if the first week of October wasn’t lousy enough, the second week of October proved to be even worse …More
A Rough Start to the TSP in October; Italy and the I Fund
The first week of October was a rough one for the TSP, with most funds showing negative performance. The C …More
F Fund, G Fund and Rising Interest Rates
On Wednesday, September 26, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in key interest rates for the nation. It …More
Congress Considering New Tools for Retirement, Savings
The House recently passed the Family Savings Act of 2018, HR-6757, which would make changes to rules that apply to …More
What’s in Store for the TSP in 2019
We’re getting closer to 2019 and that year will bring some changes to the Thrift Savings Plan. Some of these …More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits Record Highs
This past week, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) both reached record highs. The S&P 500 …More
Spouse Rights and Your TSP Account
What rights does your spouse have to the money you have set aside in your TSP? The TSP provides spousal …More
Saving When Young is Hard, Spending When Old Harder if you Don’t
Two of the hardest things in life are to save when you’re young and spend when you’re old. As I …More
A Decade After the Financial Crisis, What Has Changed?
This past weekend marked the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the large U.S. investment bank that was …More
TSP: Strong Jobs Report but Trade Dispute Building
The S&P 500 and the C Fund that tracks it went mildly lower this past week, with concerns regarding the …More
American Stocks Reach Record Highs
The S&P 500 index, representing the top 500 U.S. corporations, reached 2,900 for the first time ever last week. It …More
Avoiding Excess Contributions
Can you contribute too much money towards your retirement? In general, the answer is no, since it’s hard to have …More
