A federal employee with 30 years of service and a $90,000 high-3 average salary receives only $27,000 annually under FERS, ...

Starting in 2026, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will give every federal employee a new power move. For the first time, you’ll be able to convert your traditional (pre-tax) TSP balance into Roth (after ...

U.S. federal government workers should consider Thrift Savings Plans, which can accelerate asset accumulation for retirement.

Quick ReadThe federal survivor annuity election is irrevocable, permanently cutting monthly checks by 10% and costing ...

Starting January 1, 2026, Federal employees and retirees will be able to convert money from their traditional Thrift Savings Plan accounts to a Roth TSP account. Federal employees can make their ...

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 ...

After a lackluster March, every offering in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month. The common stocks of the Thrift Savings Plan’s C Fund led the way, ...

Stocks have done so well for so long, even when we've had market crashes they've been very short-term and people forget how bad it can be," said Arthur Stein.

Comprehensive guide explains the January 1, 2026 changes to TSP catch-up contributions, in-plan Roth conversions, and updated contribution limits — and outlines how federal workers can use rollover ...

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has long served as a cornerstone of retirement savings for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. As retirement planning becomes more complex, TSP ...