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Category Archives: TSP

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: June 2023

07/06/2023
TSP Update for Month Ending June 2023: C and I fund have each grown almost 20% over previous 12 months. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© The last twelve months has certainly been a wild ride for TSP participants. An unexpected strong start ... Read More

Expanded Roth TSP Catch-Up Contribution Opportunities

07/05/2023
Expanded Roth TSP “Catch-Up” Contribution Opportunities Resulting from SECURE Act 2.0 Passage The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act 1.0 (passed into law in December 2019 and taking effect January 1, 2020) made some major changes to ... Read More

Phased Retirement for Federal Workers

07/03/2023
Collect your pension and remain working part-time? Learn about the phased retirement option for CSRS and FERS employees. Depending on what agency you work for and your occupation, a phased retirement might be an option for those who might not ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Inside the Lawsuit Against the Thrift Savings Plan

06/30/2023
This week, Katelyn and Dan talk about why some federal employees are suing the TSP and 2 federal contractors. FED15 Podcast (Ep. 06): Inside the Lawsuit Against the Thrift Savings Plan Learn about the lawsuit stemming from last year’s messy ... Read More

2024 Federal Pay Raise

06/27/2023
A recent bill to come out of a House subcommittee seems to support Biden’s recommendation of 5.2% for next year’s raise, but also looks to slash telework options and limit TSP choices. Coming out of the Financial Services and General ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: Age and Service Milestones for Federal Employees

06/22/2023
Listen in and learn the strategies you need to take proactive steps to secure your financial well-being during your service and retirement. FINANCIAL PLANNING WEBINAR FedLife Podcast: Age and Service Milestones for Federal Employees (prt. 1) Federal employees reach stages ... Read More

For Federal Employees and Retirees: Survivor and Death Benefits

06/22/2023
Sudden Death. Don’t wait for the worst! Make sure your loved ones know these steps! Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Over my planning career that is now far closer to three decades than two, the most upsetting thing I encounter is a ... Read More

Five Important Facts to Remember About Social Security

06/20/2023
Considered one of the “legs” of a FERS retirement  – here’s a list of fast facts that you should keep in mind about Social Security benefits. Welcome to part six of our series of “listicles.” We’ll be going over 5 ... Read More

Last Year’s Messy Transition at TSP Leads to Lawsuit

06/20/2023
TSP participants have filed a class action lawsuit again the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and two federal contractors. In June of last year, the TSP underwent a massive renovation that saw the implementation of a mobile app, a new virtual ... Read More

Weekly Quiz for Federal Government Employees

06/16/2023
Take this quiz on FEVS, TSP, and deferred retirement. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”61″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is ... Read More