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Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: December 2023

12/22/2023
Before checking out for the Holiday break, take our latest quiz for feds! UPCOMING TSP...

2024 TSP Contribution Limits: Choose Your Amount

12/21/2023
Time to think about your 2024 contributions – for younger feds and those closer to...

What to Expect in the First Year of Retirement from Federal Service

12/20/2023
Taking a glance at the first year of your federal retirement. What happens in the...

Things to Consider When Picking a TSP Beneficiary

12/19/2023
What happens if no beneficiary is named when the account owner passes away? What choices...

TSP Recap: S Fund Rebounds in November, Growing Over 11%

12/05/2023
Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for November 2023, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer...

TSP Withdrawal Rules After Retirement

11/24/2023
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer goes over the tax limitations of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)....

The I Fund in the TSP to Switch to Different Underlying Index

11/22/2023
FRTIB approves new index for the I-fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The index...

Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: November 2023

11/17/2023
This month’s quiz focuses on the TSP, FEHB and Medicare, and social security. Test your...

TSP Funds Continue to Sink, but Only F Fund is Negative for Year-to-Date

11/08/2023
Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for October 2023, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer...

TSP Contributions, COLA Update, and Shutdown News

11/07/2023
The roundup of news for federal workers. Learn about the SECURE Act 2.0, proposed legislation...

TSP Max Contribution

11/06/2023
New TSP contribution limits for 2024, over $2 Billion moved to G in October, plus...

3 Recently Introduced Bills that Would Impact Federal Employees

11/01/2023
Three pieces of legislation have been introduced in the House. The topics include FERS participants,...

An Annuity That Can Help Lower TSP & Traditional IRA RMDs

10/30/2023
Learn about an annuity that can help reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) Many individuals are...

FEHB Highlights: Understanding Premiums and Premium Conversion

10/19/2023
Continuing our FEHB series, looking at premiums and the effect on taxes, social security, and...

Less Than Three Months Left in 2023 for TSP and IRA Planning

10/18/2023
Some year-end tips for the thrift savings plan and individual retirement accounts. As in most...

TSP Board Looking to Bolster Annuity Options

10/16/2023
Recent board meeting indicates possible changes on the horizon for the Thrift Savings Plan’s (TSP)...

Roth TSP Benefits

10/13/2023
Learn why the Roth TSP can be a great choice for younger feds. Traditional qualified...

How can I Better Prepare for Retirement? – Health Savings Accounts 101

10/11/2023
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer explores how HSAs can help you save smarter for retirement Jennifer...

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