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Completing your retirement paperwork may only take a few hours, but the decisions behind it deserve much more time. A little preparation before you file can help you avoid mistakes that are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to correct later. Here are five…

TSP Performance by TSP Insight Author July 7, 2026

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TSP Performance Mixed in June as Small Caps Outpace Large Stocks

June delivered mixed results for Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors, highlighting the difference between large-company and small-company stocks. The S Fund turned in its strongest monthly performance of the year, while the C Fund paused after two exceptional months of gains. Meanwhile,…

Retirement Planning by TSP Insight Author June 30, 2026

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Just Because You Can Retire Doesn’t Mean You Should

For many federal employees, retirement becomes the focus years before it actually happens. They count down the months until they reach their Minimum Retirement Age, hit 20 or 30 years of service, or qualify for an immediate pension. Reaching that milestone is…

Retirement Planning by TSP Insight Author June 23, 2026

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Your Pension Is Only One Piece of Your Retirement Paycheck

Many federal employees think about retirement one benefit at a time. They know they'll receive a FERS pension. They have a balance in the Thrift Savings Plan. They have an estimate of their future Social Security benefit. What often doesn't happen until…

Federal Benefits by TSP Insight Author June 16, 2026

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Early 2027 COLA Estimates Move Higher Following Latest Inflation Report

Federal retirees and Social Security beneficiaries may be looking at a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 than they received this year. New inflation data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted analysts to raise their early COLA projections, with some…

TSP Basics by TSP Insight Author June 9, 2026

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The Survivor Annuity Issue Federal Employees Often Miss After Divorce

Divorce creates enough financial complications on its own. For federal employees, there is another layer that can affect retirement planning long after the divorce is final. When a divorce settlement awards a survivor annuity to a former spouse, that benefit can reduce…

TSP Performance by TSP Insight Author June 2, 2026

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May TSP Performance

After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in positive territory, extending what has quietly become one of the stronger starts to a year in recent memory. May…

Retirement Planning by TSP Insight Author May 26, 2026

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Understanding TSP Required Minimum Distributions in Retirement

Your TSP is built for saving. Eventually, though, the IRS expects you to start taking money back out. Those mandatory withdrawals are called Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs. If you have a traditional TSP balance and are approaching retirement age, understanding when…

Retirement Planning by TSP Insight Author May 19, 2026

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Federal Retirement Backlog Begins to Ease

The federal retirement backlog moved in the right direction again in April, offering some relief after the surge of applications that hit earlier this year. Even so, thousands of claims remain in the pipeline and processing times still vary dramatically depending on…

News by TSP Insight Author May 12, 2026

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April TSP Performance: Stock Funds Rebound to Post Double-Digit Gains

After a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome turnaround in TSP performance. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in positive territory, with the three stock funds posting impressive returns sure…

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