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TSP Contributions Up to Elective Deferral Limit

Published: August 8, 2016

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?

Published: July 25, 2016

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

Published: July 25, 2016

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

Published: July 13, 2016

The Thrift Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan similar to a 401(k) plan in the private sector, and has …More

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Traditional vs. Roth TSP Accounts

Published: June 28, 2016

Since 2012, we have been able to contribute to a Roth TSP as well as the longstanding Traditional TSP. This …More

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TSPG FundF FundC FundS FundI Fund
Oct 1019.4 ~20.79 ~104.56 ~98.11 ~51.87 ~
Oct 0919.4 ~20.7 ~107.46 ~101.23 ~53.01 ~
TSPG FundF FundC FundS FundI Fund
Sep0.35 %1.09 %3.65 %2.04 %3.16 %
YTD3.34 %6.14 %14.80 %11.18 %25.34 %
1yr4.44 %2.90 %17.55 %16.41 %15.48 %
3yr4.34 %4.92 %24.88 %19.64 %22.32 %
5yr3.30 %-0.36 %16.43 %11.48 %11.49 %
10yr2.71 %1.95 %15.28 %11.38 %8.53 %
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