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

Like other target-date funds, the Federal Thrift Savings Plan’s TSP L Funds are among the retirement plan’s most popular options. The funds, also known as the TSP Lifecycle Funds, accounted for more ...

The federal Thrift Savings Plan continued to evolve throughout 2025. Assets for the world’s largest retirement plan crossed $1 trillion midyear, and TSP now serves more than 7.2 million accounts. The ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value in August, marking the first time the program has achieved the feat since January. The small- ...

The Thrift Savings Plan's equity funds saw significant declines in March 2026, with the I Fund down over 9% and the C and S Funds losing nearly 5%. Bond and G Funds offered relative stability, though ...