Three Red Flags in Her Early Retirement Plan
A financial planner said one of his new clients was a federal employee. It became clear he was not familiar with important benefits his client had as a federal employee.
If you are a federal employee, you may be wondering how to plan for your retirement and make the most of your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan that allows you to invest in various funds and options, depending on your risk tolerance and goals. On this tag page, you will find articles and resources that will help you understand the benefits and features of the TSP, as well as tips and strategies to increase your investment returns and secure your future income. You will also learn about the latest news and updates on the TSP performance, fees, withdrawals, and more. Whether you are just starting your federal career or are near retirement, these articles will provide you with valuable information and guidance on how to make the best use of your TSP.
A financial planner said one of his new clients was a federal employee. It became clear he was not familiar with important benefits his client had as a federal employee.
How useful is a TSP calculator? One writer says it may be “dangerous.” This writer disagrees and says they may be useful for planning purposes.
All of the TSP funds were up in June. The biggest winner for the past 12 months: the F fund with a return of 7.53%.
The Thrift Savings Plan funds were generally down in May with the I fund down more than 11% and the C fund down about 6%.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced Thursday that it has released a request for proposal for a fund manager for the Fixed Income Index Investment Fund (F Fund).
Reports are suggesting that the data breach of the TSP that exposed personal data of approximately 123,000 federal employees may go deeper than it appears.
Our readers asked how they can find out if their personal data were compromised in the TSP data breach on Friday.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced today that a computer containing personal information of roughly 123,000 TSP participants suffered a sophisticated cyber attack that resulted in the unauthorized access of personal information.
Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) has introduced legislation that would encourage federal workers to save at least five percent of their pay in the Thrift Savings Plan.
The TSP recently released the results of its participant survey conducted in October of 2011.