National Make a Will Month: Don’t Forget Your TSP Beneficiary Designation
August is National Make a Will Month, making it a good time to review your estate plan. But before you put your will back in the drawer,...
S Fund Volatility: What Federal Employees Can Learn From July’s Pullback
S Fund volatility was on full display in July. After a 4.34% surge in June, which saw it lead the core funds, the S Fund became the weakest...
What TSP Millionaires Can Teach Federal Employees About Long-Term Investing
A record number of TSP millionaires now exists among federal employees and retirees. As of July 2026, 224,420 participants have Thrift...
The TSP Guide for Federal Employees
The TSP Guide for federal employees starts with a simple reality: the Thrift Savings Plan will be one of the largest retirement assets they...
What Happens to Your TSP and FEGLI When You Die? Beneficiary Rules Explained
For federal employees and retirees wondering what happens to your TSP and FEGLI when you die, the answer depends on your beneficiary...
Is the G Fund Keeping Up With Inflation? Here’s What the Latest Numbers Show
For many federal retirees, the G Fund has one job: preserve purchasing power without exposing savings to stock market losses. So, is it...
TSP Roth Conversion Taxes: The One Tax Rule Federal Employees Need to Know
A TSP Roth conversion can be one of the most effective tax-planning strategies available to federal employees. By converting money from...
What Federal Employees Should Know About Their TSP and Benefits After a Reduction in Force
A Reduction in Force (RIF) can leave federal employees with a lot of questions about their future. While finding your next opportunity may...
5 Questions to Answer Before You File Your Retirement Application
Filing your retirement application is the final step in a process that should have started months, sometimes years, earlier. Before you...
TSP Returns Mixed in June
June brought mixed TSP returns for Thrift Savings Plan investors, with a wide performance gap between the funds that track large-cap and...
