The Thrift Savings Plan has reached a significant milestone. According to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board’s January 2026 Participant Activity Report, total TSP assets climbed to $1.073 trillion as of December 2025. This reflects decades of steady contributions from millions of…
Whether you’re one of the growing numbers federal retirees or getting close, the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment is worth keeping an eye on. The COLA helps your annuity keep pace with inflation, and while the official 2027 figure won't be announced until mid-October,…
Retirement planning advice is everywhere. Save 10 to 15 times your salary. Budget $300,000 or more for healthcare. Maximize your retirement contributions every year. For private-sector workers, that guidance is reasonable. For federal employees under FERS or CSRS, it can send you…
Navigating your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) during periods of market volatility involves weighing the potential for growth against the need for protection. Two main approaches stand out: seizing opportunities by investing more in equities when prices fall, and shifting toward stability to…
February 2026 marked a clear turning point for Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants, with international stocks delivering standout gains while U.S. equities faced headwinds. Economic crosscurrents sparked a rotation toward overseas markets and away from U.S. mega-caps. This dynamic highlighted the TSP's…
