What Happens To Your TSP When You Pass Away
When your spouse is your TSP beneficiary, the TSP death benefit rules are straightforward. However, things get more complicated when you...
The TSP Retirement Income Modeler & Other Online Calculators
Planning your federal retirement requires getting a good estimate of the income you can count on once you separate from service. Here are...
Upcoming Changes To Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions
Since Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), two upcoming changes in the new...
Is It Time To Reconsider Investing In The Roth TSP?
If you decided against contributing to the Roth TSP because you believe you’ll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, you may want to...
The Rule Of 55 For TSP Withdrawals
As you know, if you take an in-service withdrawal from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you’re younger than 59½, you’re subject to...
Is The TSP Mutual Fund Window Worth The Investment?
A 2013 TSP survey indicated nearly 30% of respondents would transfer a portion of their TSP balance to a Mutual Fund Window. Yet, since it...
Understanding How Divorce Affects Your Thrift Savings Plan
Getting a divorce when you work for Uncle Sam can get tricky because your employment is governed by provisions in federal law. Divorce...
Why The TSP Is Essential For A Financially-Secure Retirement
On January 1, 2024, the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) celebrated its 37th birthday. However, it may not be cause for...
Common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for financial security in retirement. Structured...
How The 5 Core TSP Funds Work
Did you know that the five core Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds are available only to TSP participants? All of the funds are fully...
