Understanding TSP Rollovers
A recent TSP study showed that 45% of separated participants move all of their money out of the TSP within …More
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When thinking about taking withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan (or any other account where you want to spread out …More
TSP C Fund: Keeping an Eye on Corporate Debt
For companies in the TSP C Fund, their debt levels indicate that corporate expansions, dividends, and share repurchases may not …More
Bank Stocks Have Dragged Down the C Fund Lately
June was a mixed month for the TSP: The G Fund was up a fraction of a percent for the …More
TSP Choppy in Face of Global Uncertainty; Good to be Diversified
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had an eight-day losing streak that only ended last Friday due to a bump in …More
Need a Loan? You can tap your TSP
As long as we’re still working, we can borrow money from our Thrift Savings Plan account by means of a …More
FERS and Social Security Indexed for Inflation, but not TSP
Inflation is increasing over the slow rate at which it grew during the last decade. No one would dare call …More
G and F Funds: The Fed Raised Interest Rates Again
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised key interest rates last week, to a range of 1.75%-2.00%. This is the seventh interest rate …More
IRAs versus TSP, Additional Key Differences
In a recent article, Don’t Forget About an IRA as Another Way to Save, we looked at differences between the …More
Things to Consider When Choosing a Financial Planner
If you are not already working with a financial planner, you might find yourself working with one as you approach …More
The C Fund is Recovering, But Getting Expensive Again
Over the last few months, the C Fund (which tracks the S&P 500) has gradually recovered most of its losses …More
Tariffs, New Governments Could Affect TSP
There are two big news items in global financial markets this week: international tariffs and European government changes. Both of …More
Strong TSP Performance in May, Except I Fund
There are still a few trading days left in the month, but May so far has been a good one …More
Despite Eventual Widening of TSP Investment Choices, Simplicity Remains a Strength
One feature that differentiates the Thrift Savings Plan from other employer sponsored defined contribution plans (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), etc.) is …More
How Increasing Oil Prices May Affect the TSP
Over the past 12 months, during the second half of 2017 and into the first half of 2018, oil prices …More
