Discover how the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers tax advantages and investment options for federal employees, similar to a 401(k), to build their retirement savings.

TSP withdrawals aren’t just about timing — they’re about taxes. Whether it’s RMDs, early withdrawals, or Roth rules, smart tax planning is essential.

Mike Zaino, of The Zaino Group, is a Registered Financial Consultant and National Retirement Counselor serving federal and postal employees. Federal employees have access to a valuable retirement ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...

The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program saw each of its portfolios grow in value for the second straight month in August. The Thrift Savings Plan’s international (I) fund was ...

As part of the TSP Modernization Act of 2017, the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has introduced a significant update that holds considerable promise for both government employees and ...

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga., -- There are three common mistakes individuals make when it comes to their Thrift Savings Plan according to Michelle Roper, an accredited financial readiness specialist on ...

Civilian federal employees and uniformed service members will soon be able to convert their pre-tax Thrift Savings Plan balances to Roth accounts without leaving the plan. The Federal Retirement ...

From 2000 through 2013, at least 40,000 federal employees retired each year, with nearly 62,000 retiring in 2013. As of July last year, 14% of federal employees were eligible to retire, with that ...

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The federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan for service members and civilian employees will allow participants to transfer money from their traditional accounts into the plan’s Roth accounts starting ...

Most portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program were relatively flat last month, with just one fund exceeding 2% growth and another ending February in the red. The ...