Approaching the 2-year anniversary of the TSP mutual fund window, we review if feds should reconsider “opening” their investment window. In June of 2022, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) opened a “mutual fund window” that expanded the investment options from ... Read More

Federal employees under both FERS and CSRS won’t want to miss this episode with financial planning tips about your pension, the TSP, and more! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 47): What Does It Mean to Prioritize Your Pension? Dan and Katelyn ... Read More

Federal employees can anticipate a 2.0% for the 2025 Federal Pay Raise – will this keep pace with inflation? As we covered in a previous article, the White House suggested 2% for next year’s federal salary increase in the Biden ... Read More

• This week’s episode goes over the many TSP withdrawal types and how each gets taxed differently. Plus, Dan’s got some helpful financial tips for feds. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 46): How the TSP is Taxed and Some Financial Tips ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for April 2024, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Stocks took a breather in April after a remarkable five month run beginning in November 2023. Four of the five core funds were ... Read More

Three more things not to miss in a Federal Financial Plan, including pension prioritization and a “total” TSP plan. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello again readers. Thank you for joining me for the final installment in my series, 5 things you ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn dig into the critical details that can impact the processing time of your retirement application. Also – the TSP’s 30-day rule is done for! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 45): Common Federal Retirement Application Mistakes ... Read More

In this article, we cover how TSP withdrawals and rollovers are taxed. If you’re wondering “How Are TSP Withdrawals Taxed?” – you’ve come to the right place. When taking money out of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), several factors impact ... Read More

This article focuses on financial planning for federal employees, specifically cash strategizing plus managing risks practically. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello readers. As promised, I am back with a deeper dive into components of my previous article 5 things you must ... Read More

• We’ve got a special episode this week with Chelsea and Katelyn teaming up to tackle hosting. Chelsea and Katelyn provide some great market commentary pertaining to the TSP. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 44): Reviewing TSP’s Recent Performance Checking in ... Read More