Understanding the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for Federal Employees

Discover how the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers tax advantages and investment options for federal employees, similar to a ...
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The TSP’s missing asset class: The crucial diversification step most federal employees and retirees miss

By utilizing the TSP Modernization Act to diversify into physical gold, you can build a truly inflation-proof and market-proof portfolio.

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The No. 1 thing to know entering retirement: How much are you really spending?

Many new retirees may overestimate how far their savings will go towards their budget. Having an idea of your cost of living ...
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The milestone ages that matter most for retirement planning

Retirement is a journey marked by important milestones—ages at which decisions can have lasting impacts on financial security, health coverage and overall well-being. Because many federal employees ...
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In-Plan Roth Conversions Come to Thrift Savings Plans in Late January

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 ...