Big Week in the Markets: Multiple New Highs Reached
Last week was bullish for a surprising number of different markets. The S&P 500, which the C Fund tracks, reached …More
TSP
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More Planned Improvements to the TSP
The Thrift Savings Plan isn’t sitting still when it comes to making changes (improvements) to the TSP. We’re all aware …More
The TSP is Simple, but Getting Less So
Throughout its history, the TSP has been simple. It began with one fund in 1987, increased to three funds in …More
I Fund: Vulnerable to Trade Tensions and Slowing Growth
The narrative in the financial media throughout 2018 and 2019 has been about a slowing global economy, while 2017 was …More
TSP Changes: What’s taking so long?
Just last month, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) got around to answering a question that many TSP participants …More
Mixed Signals Jolt TSP Funds
This past week was complicated for the markets, with several factors pulling both up and down. Overall, it ended up …More
Why the G Fund Interest Rate is Shrinking
The stock market continued to slide last week, negatively impacting the TSP equity funds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has …More
Hidden Value in TSP: Ultra Low Expenses Add Up
One of the Thrift Savings Plan’s biggest advantages, as compared to similar employer provided retirement plans is its low expenses. …More
Withdrawal Penalties: IRA vs. TSP
In an IRA, one must be 59 ½ or older in order to not be penalized for an early withdrawal. …More
TSP: Bearish Signs are Growing, But Don’t Overreact
This past week marked the fifth straight down week for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is an index of …More
Will the I Fund Ever Catch Up?
The I Fund has underperformed the C Fund over the past year, past three years, past five years, past ten …More
Your TSP is not an IRA
Repetition is sometimes necessary. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is not an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) – and vice versa. …More
Thinking About Working with a Financial Planner?
If you’re thinking of working with a financial planner, there are things you should know about them. Consider asking a …More
C Fund Suffers Worst Week of 2019
The S&P 500, tracked by the C Fund, had its worst week of 2019 so far, with a decline of …More
C Fund Hits New High, But Risks Remain
For several weeks I’ve been reporting on the market’s attempt to surpass its previous high point set in September 2018. …More