The TSP Is Built for Saving. Withdrawing Is a Different Story.
For most of your federal career, the TSP does exactly what it is supposed to do. You contribute, your agency matches, the funds grow, and...
Sequence of Returns Risk: Why Federal Employees Need to Pay Attention Before They Retire
Most federal employees focus on how much they’ve saved for retirement. Fewer think about the order in which markets perform once they...
March TSP Performance: Volatility Returns as Global Risks Rise
March was a difficult month for Thrift Savings Plan participants. After a strong start to the year, particularly in international equities,...
Latest Federal Retirement Data: TSP Hits $1 Trillion
The Thrift Savings Plan has officially crossed a major milestone. According to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board’s...
Understanding the TSP I Fund: What’s Driving Its Recent Surge?
The TSP I Fund (International Stock Index Investment Fund) is getting renewed attention from federal employees. After years of...
TSP or IRA for Federal Retirees?
For most federal retirees, the question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better in theory; it’s which one serves your...
Generic Retirement Advice Doesn’t Fit Federal Employees
Retirement planning advice is everywhere: “Save 10–15 times your salary by retirement,” or “Budget $300,000+ for healthcare...
TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the Way
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps....
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can...
Safeguarding Your TSP During Volatile Markets
Market volatility can feel unsettling, but how you respond with your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations can make a significant...
