Don’t Forget About an IRA as Another Way to Save
Many people believe that, because they are contributing to the TSP, they are not allowed to contribute to an IRA. …More
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Should TSP Investors Hold Some Precious Metals?
While the TSP gives investors great low-cost exposure to diversified stocks and bonds, some investors like to hold a bit …More
Why Your TSP Money Needs To Last Longer Than You Think
The average life expectancy at birth in the United States is currently a bit under 79 years, and has actually …More
Retirement Considerations for Single-Earner Households
Though it is not nearly as common as it was decades ago, some families have only one wage-earner. A one …More
Early Withdrawal Penalty, Will it Apply to You?
There is still a lot of confusion about the 10% early withdrawal penalty and whom it applies to. The source …More
TSP Posts Solid Gains in April
As April nears to a close, this has been a solid month for the TSP so far. The C Fund …More
How Commodities Can Complement Your TSP
The TSP is an excellent investment vehicle for stocks and bonds. But if you have another investment account, like an …More
S&P 500 Remains Above 200-Day Average; C Fund Holding the Line
The U.S. stock market has been in a choppy sideways pattern ever since late January. Concerns over rising interest rates, political …More
Changes Coming to Several TSP Funds
The Thrift Board recently announced that they will be selecting new managers for the F and I Funds. Back in …More
Increasing TSP Withholding Can Help Cover Tax Bill
By now many readers have filed their federal income tax returns, and some may even have received (and spent) their …More
Could a Trade War Sink the TSP?
The stock market has been jittery during the past couple weeks due to concerns about a potential trade war brewing …More
TSP: A Flat and Choppy Performance in March
The TSP had a relatively flat month in March, full of ups and downs. The G Fund rose by a …More
TSP Withdrawal Payments Based on Life Expectancy
The most popular TSP withdrawal choice is substantially equal monthly payments. (The TSP modernization act, when implemented, will allow individuals …More
Qualified Rollovers and TSP Allocations
Participants are allowed to rollover money into their TSP from qualified accounts. Let’s look at the types of accounts that …More
Share Buybacks Could Boost TSP Corporate Earnings
The new tax law is expected to result in a sharp increase in corporate buybacks in which companies purchase and …More
