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...
Are Your TSP Catch-Up Contributions Going to the Right Place?
Starting January 1, 2026, a new rule took effect that quietly changed how catch-up TSP contributions work for a specific group of federal...
What Happens to Your TSP When You Die?
Your TSP account doesn’t follow your will. It doesn’t follow a divorce agreement, a prenuptial arrangement, or a court order....
A New TSP Tool Makes Roth In-Plan Conversions Easier to Evaluate
As of January 28, 2026, federal employees can convert their traditional TSP balance directly to a Roth TSP balance, no rollover to an...
Federal Employees in 2026: Navigating Pay, Benefits, TSP Rules, and Processing Backlogs
Pay Raises: Small Increase for Most Federal Employees Most federal workers on the General Schedule (GS) got a 1% across-the-board pay raise...
