August TSP Performance – An Increase in Volatility
As we enter the fourth week in August, volatility has returned to the markets. Month-to-date, the I Fund is down …More
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Understanding how divorce affects your TSP
A substantial number of marriages end in divorce, and if you’re a federal employee or retiree who is going through …More
Never too late to improve your TSP portfolio
“It’s never too late if you start now!” – While it might be too late for you to wind up …More
A Deeper Look at the F Fund
As I’ve written about before, the TSP is an incredible investment platform. The fees are extremely low, it provides access …More
You are not Required to Contribute to your TSP, but it’s Crazy not to
Though the Thrift Savings Plan can provide you with a source of monthly income after retirement, it is different from …More
TSP Options for Those Who Leave the Government Before Retirement
Not all federal employees finish their careers with the federal government. Below are some options those employees have with their …More
July TSP Performance: Low Interest Rates for Longer?
All five TSP funds are up so far in July, and market volatility remains at historically low levels. The G …More
There are Widely Held Misconceptions about Your Thrift Savings Plan
Many federal employees harbor some misconceptions about federal benefits and retirement, including the Thrift Savings Plan. There are three widely …More
Budget Proposal Targets Federal Retirement
By now you’ve probably heard that cuts to your federal retirement have been put on the table as part of …More
TSP G Fund Downside: Low Returns
The G Fund has arguably the best risk/reward ratio out of all investments issued by the U.S. Treasury, as I …More
IRA and TSP Retirement Plans Require Minimum Distributions
There are minimum distributions that IRA and retirement plan participants must begin taking at age 70 1/2. They are called …More
The 4 Percent Rule for TSP Explained
In a previous article about how much money we “should” have in the Thrift Savings Plan by the time we …More
Low Volatility for TSP in June, Brexit Could Shake up I Fund
With one week left in June, this is shaping up to be a very low volatility month for the TSP. …More
Thrift Board Recommends Changes to TSP’s L Funds
On Wednesday, May 31, the Thrift Board announced upcoming changes that will be made to the family of L funds, …More
Why the G Fund has a Superior Risk / Reward Profile
The G Fund is the most popular fund within the TSP, accounting for over $200 billion in retirement savings alone. …More
The TSP Stays Flat in May
With just two more market days left in May, it appears this month will be flat for TSP investors. Overall, …More
TSP-3 Form Designation of Beneficiary Just Updated
The Thrift Savings Plan just updated Form TSP-3, Designation of Beneficiary earlier this month. This is one of the most …More
Will Your Retirement Income Be Enough When You Retire?
As federal employees, we are blessed with an excellent retirement system. Not only do we have the Thrift Savings Plan, …More
The Importance of TSP Snapshot Statistics
Should you believe TSP statistics (or statistics about anything for that matter)? You can if you realize exactly what statistics …More
What to Expect from the TSP Life Annuity
This is the third article on the topic of TSP life annuities. The first article described what the TSP life …More
