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Will TSP’s Governing Body Get New Inspector General?

09/19/2022
More headaches for the FRTIB (Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board)? TSP’s governing body has received...

Quiz 23: TSP Performance, Pay Raises, and Strategies for Feds

09/16/2022
How are you doing on our quizzes? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook! [ays_quiz...

TSP’s New Recordkeeping Company Formally Apologizes to FRTIB

09/08/2022
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), the governing body of the TSP (Thrift Savings...

FEDS: Fundamental Equity Development Strategies®

09/08/2022
What makes a good strategy for developing a federal employee’s retirement plan?      ...

TSP Monthly Recap: August 2022

09/07/2022
After positive July, August returns dip back into negative territory for all core funds except...

Pair of Representatives Attempt to Revive Social Security Fairness Act

08/29/2022
Will the WEP and GPO finally be eliminated? Legislation first introduced in 2021 is receiving...

Quiz 20 on Federal Employee Pay and Benefits

08/26/2022
Our latest quiz covers the TSP, both the new window and beneficiary information, and also...

Roth IRA Conversion: Appropriate for Federal Employees No Matter Their Age?

08/24/2022
Roth IRA Conversions Can Be Appropriate for Federal Employees No Matter Their Age FINANCIAL PLANNING...

My Cheat Codes: How to Get the Most from Serving Those Who Serve

08/23/2022
STWS advisor Jennifer Meyer provides the inside scoop on taking full advantage of our resources...

Surviving Spouse’s Option with Respect to a TSP Beneficiary Account

08/17/2022
Understanding a Surviving Spouse’s Option with Respect to a TSP Beneficiary Account – If there...

TSP Investments in Chinese Companies – Worth the Trouble?

08/16/2022
The new mutual fund window is available in the TSP and some of the investment...

Quiz 18 on Federal Employee Retirement Benefits

08/12/2022
The latest quiz on TSP, Disability Retirement, and the Pay Cap– [ays_quiz id=”18″] Federal Employee...

Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember

08/09/2022
Social Security benefits are a crucial component to a fed’s retirement under FERS. Here are...

Recently Passed Laws Help Veterans, VA Workers, and Federal Firefighters

08/08/2022
Legislation brings pay boosts for federal wildland firefighters and VA employees – plus “millions” of...

Quiz 17 for Federal Employees

08/05/2022
The latest quiz on federal benefits and news for feds- test your knowledge! [ays_quiz id=”17″]...

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Monthly Recap for July 2022

08/04/2022
TSP Update for Month Ending June 2022: The Thrift Savings Plan’s rough year continues. The...

Investment Options in the New TSP Mutual Fund Window

07/28/2022
While finding a public list of the exact mutual funds available within the new TSP...

After a Spouse Dies, the Surviving Spouse’s Finances Can Suffer

07/27/2022
The economic impact that a spouse’s death can incur. Ed fills you in on what...

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