The number of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants with seven-figure account balances continues to rise, underscoring the impact of long-term participation and sustained market growth on federal retirement savings. As of January 1, 2026, a record 194,722 TSP account holders reported balances…
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested in the I Fund benefited from an impressive 32.45% return, the highest ever for that fund. Stock-based funds (C, S & I)…
You’ve defined your financial goals, established an investment strategy, and begun the journey toward retirement. But along the way, change is inevitable. Life events, market volatility, and updates to laws or regulations can all affect your plans. Conducting an annual review of…
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity is a retirement income option available to federal employees participating in the TSP. Increased longevity and fear of outliving their retirement savings have prompted more retirees to explore this option to convert their TSP savings…
As 2026 approaches, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is preparing to introduce a significant enhancement to retirement planning, while recent data signals shifting participant behavior. Now is an ideal time for federal employees and retirees to reassess their TSP strategy in light…
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund allocation can impact retirement outcomes. Federal employees with assets in the stock-based funds saw notable gains, while those in conservative funds experienced…
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Lifecycle Funds, or L Funds, are designed to simplify retirement investing by automatically allocating contributions across the TSP’s five core funds: G, F, C, S, and I funds. These allocations are adjusted quarterly to balance risk and…
Planning for a federal retirement brings unique challenges, especially when most retirement advice targets private-sector employees without pensions like the FERS annuity. Federal employees have different benchmarks for savings, making it important to focus on guidelines tailored to your needs.
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Federal employees have had the option to make after-tax contributions to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) since spring 2012. This account offers the advantage of tax-free withdrawals in retirement, on top of the agency match. However, despite its potential benefits, the…
If you haven’t been contributing to a 529 or pre-paid tuition plan for your child’s college tuition, you may be tempted to dip into your TSP to fund their education. Considering the high interest rate climate we find ourselves in, many parents…
