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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

The Fed15 Podcast: Reviewing FEGLI and the TSP’s Recent Performance

06/16/2023
A quick review of important FEGLI facts, plus a look at how the TSP performed in May. FED15 Podcast (Ep. 04): Reviewing FEGLI and the TSP’s Recent Performance Dan and Katelyn discuss the group life insurance program for federal employees ... Read More

Don’t Lose Momentum When It Comes to Saving for Retirement

06/15/2023
The closing piece of our series on lessons from football that can be applied to your federal retirement plan. Ok readers! Huddle up, On ME! We have reached our final article in this series on financial lessons from the gridiron. ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: May 2023

06/06/2023
TSP Update for Month Ending May 2023:  C and S funds see small gains while the I fund drops over 4%. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Markets breathed a sigh of relief in May as lawmakers came together to put together a ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: Transferring a Traditional TSP to a Roth IRA

05/30/2023
In this informative episode, Ed Zurndorfer shares step-by-step guidance for individuals aged 59.5 or older looking to transfer their TSP account into a Roth IRA account. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR FEDLIFE Podcast (Ep. 96) – Transferring A Traditional TSP To A Roth ... Read More

Introducing the Fed15 Podcast

05/26/2023
The premiere episode is about the TSP and Public Service Recognition. FED15 Podcast (Ep. 01): TSP Fast Facts and Public Service The Fed15 is a new weekly periodic podcast from the team at Serving Those Who Serve, hosted by Dan ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: How New Jersey and Pennsylvania Tax the TSP

05/22/2023
In this week’s episode, Ed Zurndorfer guides you through the complexities of these differences while detailing the nuances of TSP contributions, from withdrawals to maximizing your potential tax savings. UPCOMING TAXES WEBINAR FEDLIFE Podcast (Ep. 95): Here’s How New Jersey ... Read More

Keeping Your TSP Strategy Disciplined in the Face of Adversity

05/18/2023
We break down another lesson learned from football that is applicable to federal retirement planning. Hello readers. Welcome back to my series, “Don’t Miss These Three Federal Retirement Lessons from… Football?” Today we will dive into lesson #2: Discipline in ... Read More

Debt Ceiling Worries

05/18/2023
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer comments on the looming debt ceiling crisis – is it time to start worrying? Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Every time I turn on the news these days, I hear the dreaded “debt ceiling” is looming and will ... Read More