What’s the Difference Between a Contribution Allocation and an Interfund Transfer?
Q. What’s the Difference Between a Contribution Allocation and an Interfund Transfer? A. It’s easy to see how individuals get …More
TSP
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Money that is in your Thrift Savings Plan (with the exception of qualified earnings in the Roth portion of your …More
Inflation’s Role in Your TSP Balance
Mild inflation can cause a loss in purchasing power if it is sustained over a long period of time. The …More
The TSP Lifecycle Fund Investment Mixes
In 2003, the Thrift Board became concerned about the allocation of monies in the TSP and decided to do something …More
TSP Catch-up Election Reminder
Active employees who are age 50 or above, or who will be before the end of the year, and who …More
The Five Basic TSP Funds Available
One feature that many Thrift Savings Plan participants like about the TSP is its relatively simplicity. There are only five …More
TSP Contributions Up to Elective Deferral Limit
Thrift Savings Plan participants are allowed to contribute to the TSP up to the “elective deferral limit” which is set …More
Q: How much money should I have in my TSP?
Answer: More! I frequently state that there is no such thing as too much money in the Thrift Savings Plan. …More
TSP Plan Advantages Over Private Sector Plans
The Thrift Savings Plan has many advantages over similar retirement plans outside of the government; this article will look at …More
TSP 101 – Thrift Savings Plan Basics
The Thrift Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan similar to a 401(k) plan in the private sector, and has …More
Traditional vs. Roth TSP Accounts
Since 2012, we have been able to contribute to a Roth TSP as well as the longstanding Traditional TSP. This …More