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Roadblocks to TSP participation
Federal employees need to have a basic understanding of their retirement benefits from day one on the job.
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TSP funds posted a mixed bag in June
Only three of the five core investment offerings of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended the month in the black.
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How to use the ‘Bucket Strategy’ to optimize your retirement savings
COMMENTARY | There are ways to strategically withdraw money in retirement to make your funds last longer.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 2
The second in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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The State of Civil Service Retirement: CSRS and FERS
How optimistic are you about your retirement? Small steps can help allay your fears of the future.
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TSP funds all bounced back in May
After a rough April, each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.
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I have $1,000,000 (or $500,000 or $750,000) for retirement, now what?
Figuring out how to use your money in retirement.
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L Funds: A Love Affair
COMMENTARY | For these “set it and forget it” funds, “setting it” may require a bit more work than matching your birth year to the “right” fund.
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Most TSP funds took a tumble in April
After two months of sustained gains, only one portfolio in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.
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TSP funds touts well-rounded gains in March
Every portfolio in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program posted increases last month.
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The TSP savings rate is up, but so are the number of TSP loans
Answers to some of your questions about the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan.
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Saving for retirement
Retirement planning is a lifelong learning affair and begins with the first day on the job.
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Most TSP funds gained ground in February
Only one of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended last month in the red.
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Did you know this about the TSP?
Learn a little more about the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan.
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TSP and Required Minimum Distributions
Rules around these mandatory withdrawals changed under the Secure 2.0 Act.
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Federal retirement savings plan opens 2024 with a mixed bag
Only two of the five core funds within the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan posted gains last month.
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Election years and the TSP
COMMENTARY | Investing during election years is an exercise in not letting your emotions drive your decisions, says one financial advisor.
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TSP portfolios end 2023 on a high note
Each of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished December in the black.
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TSP and the magic of compound interest
A few things to consider when deciding if you should contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan.
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TSP portfolios rebounded in November
After three straight months where nearly every fund in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program lost value, all funds finished last month in the black.
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