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TSP News: Interfund Transfers, Restrictions Lifted, & I-Fund Changes

05/05/2020
Jennifer Meyer updates Federal Employees on the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Current Events by STWS Advisor, Jennifer Meyer While markets continue to experience volatility which has not been seen in over a decade, the governments defined contribution plan for federal ... Read More

First Steps Are Being Taken to Send Employees Back to the Office

04/25/2020
First steps Are Being Taken to Reopen Government Agencies and Send Employees Back to The Office By STWS Advisor, Jennifer Meyer On Monday, a joint memorandum from OPM and The Office of Management and Budget outlined the initial steps and ... Read More

Emergency Use Authorization: FDA Approves At-Home COVID-19 Test

04/22/2020
The Food and Drug Administration Approves first COVID-19 test that has “in-home” Option For those who have symptoms of the Cornoavirus, have come into contact with someone who has a confirmed diagnosis, or are at-risk- a new home test is ... Read More

US Postal Service on the Verge of Collapse

04/18/2020
USPS Could be on the verge of collapse, forced to cease operating by the Fall without some sort of Bailout The USPS was arguably on the path to bankruptcy by 2024 already. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing havoc on society, ... Read More

Fiscal Stimulus Package Update

04/16/2020
Here is an update on the Fiscal Stimulus Package passed through the CARES Act [email protected] Traditionally, today is the day Americans are filing and paying the taxes they owe to the government. However, as we know, this year of 2020 ... Read More

The CARES Act and How It Affects Federal Employees and Annuitants

04/04/2020
Edward Zurndorfer explains how federal employees and annuitants are affected by the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Edward A. Zurndorfer – On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and ... Read More

The SECURE Act & Your Financial Plan

03/30/2020
The SECURE Act Could Potentially Have Positive Impacts on Numerous Aspects of your Financial plan The Law that was signed into law right before the new decade began, the SECURE Act, holds the potential for a variety of positive effects ... Read More

OPM Gets 9th Head Director in 7 Years After Cabaniss’ Sudden Resignation

03/23/2020
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director was Filled for the 8th time since 2013 as Michael Rigas takes over for Dale Cabaniss- who suddenly resigned on Tuesday, March 17th. The last Director of OPM to stay for a full ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: The Secure Act 1.0’s Impact on Federal Employees

03/16/2020
FEDLIFE PODCAST FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – The SECURE Act, part 1 – What it means for Feds. FedLife Podcast (ep. 20): The SECURE Act’s Biggest Changes for Feds (Part 1) The SECURE Act is a major piece of legislation that ... Read More

SECURE Act Passage –Part II

02/10/2020
How the SECURE Act Passage Affects IRA Owners and TSP Participants and Their Beneficiaries –Part II Click HERE For Part I Edward A. Zurndorfer         Before adjourning in late December, Congress enacted a $1.4 trillion year-end spending bill that keeps ... Read More