Recommended TSP Balance at Age 50
Federal employees have different benchmarks for savings, making it important to focus on guidelines tailored to your needs. While you might...
Federal Retirement Applications Surge Amid Government Shutdown
As the federal workforce navigates a government shutdown, a massive wave of federal retirement applications triggered by the Deferred...
TSP Funds Continue Gains in September
In September 2025, TSP funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% ,...
Federal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSP
With two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to review their TSP...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years...
Understanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement Strategy
At the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a diversified retirement...
Federal Retirement Timeline
In the first eight months of 2025, 88,062 civil servants have submitted federal retirement applications. Even if you are years away from...
Federal Retirement Applications Tick Up in August
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as August saw 9,416 employees file for retirement. This is a...
Optimizing Your Retirement Withdrawals
Developing a strategy for retirement withdrawals is an important step in preparing for your future. The order in which you access your...
TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with a 4.08% gain, while...
