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Quiz 26: Savings and Income for Your Federal Retirement

10/07/2022
Our newest quiz tackles Social Security and TSP [ays_quiz id=”26″] Federal Retirement Income Quiz

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: September 2022

10/04/2022
More losses for core funds TSP – except G of course. Check out Jen’s update for last month’s TSP performance. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© The fourth quarter of 2022 started off with continued losses in markets. The S &P 500 Index, ... Read More

How to Make Penalty-Free Pre-Age 59.5 Traditional IRA Withdrawals

09/30/2022
Ed provides insight on SEP exceptions and 72(t) withdrawals – both can allow pre-age 59.5 withdrawals without penalties. Edward A. Zurndorfer Tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as traditional IRAs provide individuals with many valuable benefits. In exchange, traditional IRA owners have ... Read More

USPS News: Latest on the Upcoming Postal Service Health Plans

09/28/2022
Recent word from White House sheds some light on upcoming health insurance options only accessible by USPS workers. Of the roughly 2.1 million federal workers currently employed by the US Government, about 653,000 of those are USPS employees, meaning USPS ... Read More

2023 TSP Contribution Limit Likely to Increase by $2000 from 2022

09/27/2022
The latest figures on inflation and cost-of-living adjusts suggest a substantial annual increase to TSP contribution limits. How much can be contributed to a savings account? For retirement plans like 401(k)s, the TSP, and 403(b)s, which are employer-based, there is ... Read More

Quiz 24: TSP, Life Insurance, and Special Provisions

09/23/2022
Don’t miss this week’s quiz for federal employees. [ays_quiz id=”24″] Federal Benefits Quiz

10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement

09/21/2022
You worked hard as a public servant to earn your retirement – so make sure you avoid these crucial mishaps! Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Complimentary Webinars: Register Here OK.  I admit it. The title seems glib. But this is something that ... Read More

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 a bunch of scrutiny this year. The FRTIB has had a rough year to say the least. Earlier this spring, it faced criticism from both ... Read More

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 id=”23″] Quiz 23: TSP, Pay Raise

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 Plan), received an apology from new recordkeeping company. Don’t Miss Our Latest TSP Webinar: Click Here to Register To be honest, as an outside observer, ... Read More