Think Twice Before Rolling Over Your TSP
Though they have been climbing steadily the last few years, the TSP fund expenses are still among the lowest that …More
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End of Year Reminder on TSP Taxes and Contributions
It’s time to get ready for a possible change in the amount one can contribute to the TSP and it’s …More
The TSP Remains Choppy with Mixed Economic Data
A significant amount of economic data came out last week. Earlier in the week, disappointing private jobs data came out, …More
Tax Rules Differ When Taking from a Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA
There are some differences between the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA when it comes to withdrawals that could cost …More
Previous Shutdown Revealed Lack of Emergency Savings
Have you ever been sick with a bad cold of the flu and wondered if you would ever feel normal …More
Brexit Uncertainty Continues to Hang Over the I Fund
While the United States deals with the uncertainty of a presidential impeachment inquiry and the ongoing China/U.S. trade war, the …More
More Big Activity for the TSP Under the Surface
Aside from the attack on Saudi Arabia that shut down half of their oil exports and pushed the global price …More
A Lot Happened Under the Surface of the TSP Last Week
Last week was one of the most active weeks in the market in years, but you wouldn’t guess it from …More
Spousal Consent Still Needed for TSP Withdrawals
One thing that did not change with the implementation of the TSP Modernization Act on September 15th is the requirement …More
Required Minimum Distributions: TSP and IRAs
When you reach the year in which you turn the age of 70 ½, you will be required to start …More
New TSP Withdrawal Process Up and Running
Implementing the TSP Modernization Act (TSPMA) is easier said than done. The changes to Thrift Savings Plan withdrawals require a …More
Is the I Fund Cheap Enough Yet?
My first article here on FEDweek, from back in December 2016, was about the structural problems of the I Fund. …More
September is Historically a Volatile Month for the TSP
August was an interesting month for the TSP, with increased volatility compared to the rest of the calendar year so …More
Budgeting: You Just Might Find, You Get What You Need
Before his long music career, Mick Jagger was a student at the London School of Economics. Perhaps that is why …More
Rule of Thumb on Retirement Income
One of the biggest questions faced by prospective retirees is “How much money will I need in retirement?” The answer …More
The Risk for a Recession is Rising, But the Future is Never Certain
The stock market currently has elevated volatility as the trade dispute between the United States and China continues to escalate …More
Negative-Yielding Bonds and the I Fund
A curious phenomenon is happening around the world: there is now $16 trillion worth of negative-yielding bonds in Europe and …More
Bill Would Postpone Required Minimum Distributions
What does the SECURE Act mean to federal employees? First and foremost it means that Congress will do anything to …More
Four Percent Draw Down Rule
You may have heard of the so-called “4% Rule”, which, like all rules that have to have quotation marks around …More
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Drawbacks of a TSP Loan or Hardship Withdrawal
Let’s face it, most of us don’t have the emergency savings that we know we should. Life gets expensive, and …More