What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines often focus on markets and inflation. But for most federal employees and retirees,...
TSP Beneficiary Basics
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With low administrative...
TSP Stock Funds Helped by Market Rally
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund...
TSP Updates: Roth Conversions and Negative Cash Flow
As 2026 approaches, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is preparing to introduce in-plan Roth conversions, a significant enhancement to...
Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal Retirement
If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private...
October TSP Fund Performance
For federal employees, the TSP is a powerful retirement benefit. With low fees, government backing, and a variety of investment options, it...
Asset Location Strategies for Federal Retirement
Your federal retirement strategy differs from that of most private sector employees. Because much of your retirement income is fixed or...
Do You Have a TSP Withdrawal Strategy?
If you spend more time planning a family vacation than working on a financial plan for retirement, you’re doing yourself a disservice....
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...
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% ,...
