By Age 50, How Much Should You Have In Your TSP?
One of the challenges when planning your federal retirement is finding information that applies to you. The problem is – most of the...
The Facts On TSP Installment Payments
For many FERS retirees, the total amount of their annuity payment and Social Security benefit combined may not be enough income to cover...
Why The Roth TSP May Not Be For Everyone
Back in the spring of 2012, federal workers were able to start making after-tax contributions to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). In...
Is It Wise To Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?
Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were still little. However,...
Identifying The Differences Between A Roth TSP & A Roth IRA
Good news, your participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) doesn’t affect your eligibility to contribute to an IRA (Individual...
Understanding How The TSP Agency Match Works
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) was created to provide federal employees with Uncle Sam’s version of a private sector 401(k) but with lower...
The Oldest of Generation X Turn Age 59½ in 2024
Gen Xers born in 1965 are the oldest of their cohort with many turning age 59½ in 2024. As you know, this is the age when you can start...
Changes In Process To The I Fund’s Benchmark Index
As previously announced, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) will update the benchmark index for the I Fund throughout...
News Update: TSP Assets Total $845-Billion
Good News – the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) total assets under management (AUM) at the end of 2023 reached $845 billion. This is up from...
Where The G Fund Fits In The Bucket Investment Strategy
A solid investment strategy is to allocate your retirement savings into several “buckets,” each designated for different time horizons...
