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In retirement, people have to decide how they want to spend that TSP because they have a lot of choices," said Tammy Flanagan ...

After three consecutive months of steady growth, most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program lost value last month. The small- and mid-size businesses of ...

As part of the TSP Modernization Act of 2017, the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has introduced a significant update that holds considerable promise for both government employees and ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.

Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan rebounded in April to not only move into the black, but most posted significant month over month increases.

Quick Read TSP is the critical third leg for federal employees after FERS pensions (averaging 30% of pre-retirement income) ...

Civilian federal employees and uniformed service members will soon be able to convert their pre-tax Thrift Savings Plan balances to Roth accounts without leaving the plan. The Federal Retirement ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...

All Thrift Savings Plan funds advanced in April 2026, with notable month-over-month increases across stock-based options. The C Fund rose 10.49% and the I Fund climbed 9.1%, making it the year’s ...

The Thrift Savings Plan's three stock-based funds ended 2001 on a winning streak, but it wasn't enough to prevent each from posting losses for the year. The largest of the TSP's funds, the common ...