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The Rise of TSP Millionaires: How Federal Employees Are Achieving Seven-Figure Savings

10/19/2024
In recent years, the number of TSP millionaires has been steadily rising, with nearly 117,000 federal employees now holding seven-figure balances in their Thrift Savings Plan accounts. This significant growth is largely attributed to strong market performance, disciplined long-term saving, and the ... Read More

The Calendar Says October 15 Which Means That the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Has Started and the 2024 Federal Benefits,  Open Season Is Less Than One Month Away

10/15/2024
The calendar says it is the middle of October. The Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP) has started, and the annual federal benefits “open season” is less than one month away. During the annual benefits open season (this year to be ... Read More

2025 COLA Increase

10/15/2024
The time has come, people. 2025 COLA announcements are here!  If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know that the Serving Those Who Serve team is committed to keeping our community of Feds up to date on the ... Read More

What Federal Employees Need to Know About Retirement and Divorce

10/13/2024
Divorce brings a range of financial uncertainties, particularly for federal employees faced with the complications of dividing their retirement savings. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and Social Security are all potentially impacted when untangling marital ... Read More

TSP Update for Month Ending September 2024

10/12/2024
Jennifer Meyer, CFP© The C Fund continued its strong performance in September, marking the fifth consecutive month of positive returns. Except for April, when it lost 4%, the fund has been positive every month in 2024. It has also been ... Read More

Presidents and the Stock Market: Will the 2024 Election Impact My Portfolio?

10/11/2024
Written By: Matt Kramer Since 1926 we’ve had 17 different presidents.  Has electing a new president changed the long-term direction of the market? Should you make changes to your portfolio based upon a new president? Here is some data to ... Read More

With Less Than Three Months Remaining in 2024, Now is the Time for TSP and IRA Planning

10/09/2024
It is the beginning of October and the year 2024 will end in less than three months. December 31,2024 is an important deadline for retired Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants and traditional IRA owners who have reached their required beginning ... Read More
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The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding WEP and TSP Fund Performance: August Update

10/08/2024
Dan and Katelyn explore the Windfall Elimination Program and its impact on CSRS employees. They also review the performance of the TSP funds for August and year-to-date. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The ... Read More

How to Optimize Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in a Volatile Market

10/07/2024
Most of the Feds we talk with at Serving Those Who Serve consider their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to be a critical component of their retirement planning. Recent numbers from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) certainly bear this out. According to the ... Read More

Celebrating Excellence in Public Service: The 2024 Sammies Awards Honorees

10/03/2024
Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees dedicate themselves to assisting the American people each day. Yet their efforts aren’t well-known unless they generate negative headlines or are subject to damaging rhetoric. This is why the 2024 Sammies Awards are so ... Read More