Federal employees are facing unprecedented job insecurity as each day brings fresh news of attempts to reduce the federal workforce. It’s never been more important to understand your federal benefits and what happens when you separate from service. Let’s take a minute…
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program for federal employees, offering various investment options to match different financial goals and risk levels. At its core, the TSP consists of five main funds—G, F, C, S, and I—each playing a…
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) serves as one of the three key components designed to ensure financial stability for retired federal employees. For many, it plays a vital role in supplementing Social Security and FERS annuity benefits. While the TSP offers several…
Before taking money out of your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in retirement, it's important to know your options so you can choose what works best for you.
The SECURE Act 2.0 and TSP Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
You don't have to take…
In 2022, the mutual fund window was introduced, giving TSP participants access to a wider range of investment options. Instead of restricting you to the five funds offered through the TSP (G, F, C, S, and I funds), the mutual fund window…
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With low administrative fees and several funds from which to choose, it’s a valuable benefit for federal employees. And while no one enjoys…
During your working years, it’s generally recommended to have an emergency fund that can cover three to six months of living expenses. But in retirement, that cushion might need to be even larger to handle unexpected costs—including the impact of a stock…
A growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, a milestone once considered rare. New data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) reveals that the number of TSP millionaires…
As a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant, you have the option of rolling over money from eligible retirement plans like a 401(k), 403(b), or a traditional IRA, into your TSP account. Even better, you can move money into your TSP while you’re…
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve this goal, the process involves analyzing the four fundamental elements of retirement: income, healthcare, taxes and estate planning.
1. Income Planning
Income…
