This Recession Indicator Just Flashed A Warning
Stocks have continued their wild ride into December, as uncertainties abound about the likelihood and details regarding a potential U.S. …More
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TSP Loans and Hardship Withdrawals
There are currently two ways that an employee younger than age 59 ½ can get money out of the Thrift …More
Rolling Funds Into the TSP
Though separated employees cannot make contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (which can only be done through payroll deductions), they …More
4 Risks for TSP Investors in Federal Reserve Report
The Federal Reserve had a big impact on markets last week. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave a speech last Wednesday …More
TSP: Rollover at Retirement or Not?
When you separate from federal service you will have a choice as to whether to leave your money in the …More
Important TSP Dates Coming Up
There are several dates to remember between the middle of December and the beginning of 2019 as it applies to …More
U.S. Stocks Had the Worst Thanksgiving Week Since 2011
U.S. stocks continued their downward correction during Thanksgiving week. In particular, the Dow Jones Industrial Average which tracks 30 large …More
Storms Brewing in TSP I Fund Markets
The I Fund, which includes over 900 foreign companies and currently follows the MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far-East (EAFE) index, is …More
After Recent Rally, The C Fund is Positive Again Year-to-Date
During the recent October sell-offs, the C Fund which tracks the S&P 500 was briefly in the red for the …More
Proposed Changes to the TSP
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has done a decent job of running the TSP and gradually rolling out …More
Rules on Inherited IRAs
A recent article looked at rules concerning the inheritance of a TSP account. This article will cover the rules on …More
TSP Mixed Signals: Strong Wage Growth and Weaker Trade Deficit
October finished strong for the last few days of the month, but overall monthly results are some of the worst …More
Rough Month Continues for TSP Stock Funds, I Fund Down as well
Since the beginning of October, the C Fund is down over 8.6%, the S Fund is down 12%, and the …More
Working with an advisor? Ask questions
The investments in the Thrift Savings Plan are relatively easy to understand and we do not have to deal with …More
TSP Inheritance Rules
Spouse and inheritance rules for the TSP rules are simpler and easier to understand than those that apply to IRAs. …More