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...
Managing Taxes Withheld From Traditional TSP Distributions
When you first head into retirement, it’s important to understand how much is withheld from your TSP distributions for federal income...
What Happens When The TSP Is Notified Of Your Retirement
As your FERS retirement date grows near, it’s important to understand how your account is handled once the TSP receives notice of your...
TSP Spending Strategies For Retirement
You may be surprised to learn that many federal retirees are being too frugal due to the fear of outliving their retirement savings. So how...
The Roth TSP: Clearing Up The Confusion
In 2012, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) began offering federal employees another type of retirement savings strategy: the Roth TSP. Yet,...
