Another Strong Month for TSP in September
For the month of September, the G Fund rose by a fraction of a percent while the F Fund fell …More
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Almost Half of TSP Accounts Rolled Over Within a Year of Retirement
Will the TSP modernization legislation that is moving through Congress change the number of former federal employees who leave their …More
Do you Understand Withholding and Taxes on your Federal Retirement?
We’re coming up on the end of the year when we see if our tax planning for 2017 worked for …More
The Pros and Cons of Lifecycle Funds
The TSP Lifecycle funds are portfolio investments that consist of all five TSP funds. They automatically stay balanced and shift …More
Four Aspects of the TSP That Many Feds Don’t Get
One. The TSP is an individual account and you can only roll money into it from a qualified individual account …More
Key factors to consider when filing for bankruptcy with an outstanding TSP loan
There are many factors to consider when filing for bankruptcy with an outstanding TSP loan. Consider the following: Your TSP …More
Hurricane Harvey Has Little Impact on the TSP
Hurricane Harvey was the first major hurricane (defined as a category 3 or greater) to hit the United States in …More
TSP Expenses Jumped Over 30 Percent in 2016, Still Ridiculously Low
The TSP’s expenses increased by over 30 percent in 2016, but while it may sound alarming and significant to your …More
Consider Front-Loading Your TSP if Leaving Before End of Year
With the possibility of buyouts and agency downsizing on the horizon, many federal employees on the edge of retirement or …More
80 Percent Rule for Retirement
How do you determine how much money you will need in retirement? A lot depends on the retirement lifestyle that …More
August TSP Performance – An Increase in Volatility
As we enter the fourth week in August, volatility has returned to the markets. Month-to-date, the I Fund is down …More
Understanding how divorce affects your TSP
A substantial number of marriages end in divorce, and if you’re a federal employee or retiree who is going through …More
Never too late to improve your TSP portfolio
“It’s never too late if you start now!” – While it might be too late for you to wind up …More
A Deeper Look at the F Fund
As I’ve written about before, the TSP is an incredible investment platform. The fees are extremely low, it provides access …More
You are not Required to Contribute to your TSP, but it’s Crazy not to
Though the Thrift Savings Plan can provide you with a source of monthly income after retirement, it is different from …More
