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TSP Funds Explained: What is the I Fund?

09/08/2026
Over the past several weeks, we’ve explored the five core investment options available within the Thrift Savings Plan. We started with the G Fund, which provides stability through special Treasury securities. We then examined the F Fund and how bonds ... Read More
S Fund

TSP Funds Explained: What is the S Fund?

09/01/2026
Throughout this series, we’ve explored how each of the Thrift Savings Plan’s core investment funds serves a different purpose for investors. We’ve covered the stability of the G Fund, the broad bond exposure offered by the F Fund, and the ... Read More
C Fund

TSP Funds Explained: What is the C Fund?

08/25/2026
Welcome back to the third installment of our series on the TSP Funds! In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal preservation offered by the TSP’s G Fund. In Part 2, we discussed how the F Fund provides broad ... Read More
F Fund

TSP Funds Explained: What is the F Fund?

08/18/2026
In Part 1 of our five-week series on the TSP funds, we explored the G Fund and discussed why it occupies a unique place in the investment world. Because the G Fund’s underlying securities aren’t publicly traded, it offers a ... Read More
G Fund

TSP Funds Explained: What is the G Fund?

08/11/2026
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers federal employees and members of the uniformed services a straightforward lineup of investment options, but understanding what each fund actually does—and when it makes sense to use it—is essential to building a retirement strategy. ... Read More
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 154 USPS FERS Funding Pause + SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions

06/09/2026
Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement planning developments affecting federal employees: the USPS FERS funding pause and the enhanced catch-up contribution opportunity available to those ages 60-63. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE ... Read More
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 136: 2026 Rule Changes + Federal Benefits To-Do List

02/03/2026
Dan and Katelyn break down the key rule changes converging in 2026 and the essential planning moves federal employees should be reviewing now, from SECURE Act 2.0 updates to Social Security, TSP, insurance elections, and tax considerations. Check Out Our ... Read More
Tsp Reaches 1 Trillion What It Means For Your Retirement Savings

TSP Reaches $1 Trillion: What it Means for Your Retirement Savings

09/08/2025
Crossing the $1 trillion mark, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) hit a milestone that changes the game for federal employee retirement. Years of steady contributions and solid market performance contributed to its success. Sticking to disciplined investing transformed regular savings ... Read More

Is Federal Employment Still Worth it? Rising Discontent and What it Means for Retirement

07/28/2025
Federal jobs have long been a beacon of stability, known for generous benefits, dependable paychecks, and one of the last remaining pensions in the workforce. But lately, more and more of our Feds are asking the same thing: Is federal ... Read More
Tsp Match Pitfalls Of Contributing Too Quickly

Don’t Miss Out on Your TSP Match: The Pitfalls of Contributing Too Quickly

12/28/2024
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers Feds a unique opportunity to grow retirement savings with a government match of up to 5% of your salary. But did you know that contributing too much, too quickly, could mean missing out on ... Read More