Volatility is a Healthy Part of Equity Investing
It’s been a volatile few weeks for the TSP. The C Fund, for example, dropped about 10% from its January …More
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Budget Proposes Trimming G Fund Rate
The Administration’s 2019 budget proposes to significantly lower the rate earned by the G Fund. In particular it would change …More
The TSP Had Its Most Volatile Two Weeks Since 2011
The TSP equity funds have had an extremely volatile and poor-performing two-week period. It hasn’t been this bad since we …More
2 Smart Methods to Preserve TSP Capital
Last week was the worst week for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the last two years. Investors were spooked …More
TSP in Tax Season
Tax time is upon us. The Thrift Savings Plan sent out forms 1099-R (and posted them in the “my account” …More
TSP Had Roaring Start in 2018
The equity funds had an aggressive start to 2018. For January, the C Fund was up 7.5%, the S Fund …More
By This Metric, Stocks Have Never Been More Expensive
According to most valuation metrics, the S&P 500 and the C Fund that follows it is in its second most …More
Roth IRAs and the Roth TSP Option
It was twenty years ago today when Senator William Roth, R-Del., finally convinced his colleagues to approve a new type …More
Have you Designated your TSP Beneficiary?
Who’s your beneficiary? This question is important for all your federal benefits, but especially important for your Thrift Savings Plan. …More
TSP Missed Out on Emerging Market Boom in 2017
While 2017 was a very strong year for most TSP investors, many missed out on the impressive 37.2% gain in …More
Tax Law Removes Ability to Undo Roth Conversions
The new tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), largely avoided changes in regard to retirement savings, but …More
5 Misconceptions About Minimum Distributions From Your TSP
1) You must begin withdrawals when you turn 70 ½ In general, separated participants are expected (required) to begin withdrawing …More
December TSP News: Corporate Tax Cuts and Interest Rate Increases
December has been relatively flat for the TSP so far, with just mild gains for most of the funds. The …More
New Way Around “Roth Tax Trap”
Thrift Savings Board has announced an upcoming change that will make the Roth option in the Thrift Savings Plan much …More
