Thrift Savings Plan

TSP funds post mixed returns in July

While domestic investments in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program posted gains last month, its international fund faltered.

TSP funds continued their upward swing in June

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month.

Tax-free…or not? Avoid these 4 Roth TSP mistakes

Not all money in a Roth Thrift Savings Plan account is automatically tax-free, and there are several things to consider before making a withdrawal to avoid tax and other penalties.

Think you're ready to tap your TSP? Here's what you might be missing

Before touching your Thrift Savings Plan funds, make sure you understand the rules—and the risks—you might not have planned for.

TSP funds rebound following months of losses

Only one portfolio in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished May in the red.

Senator says VA is slow-footing benefits law, congresswoman wants a watchdog for Thrift Investment Board

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., has brought back legislation that would create an inspector general for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, while the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s ranking member argues the department is too slow in implementing legislation.

Domestic TSP funds continued to swoon in April

The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program continued to produce a mixed bag for participants last month.

Domestic TSP funds tumble amid government layoffs, tariff threats

Most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished March in the red.

Need fast cash? A TSP loan may be the answer

While not ideal, it is an option available to federal employees who need financial help.

TSP funds posted mixed results in February

Portfolios invested in American businesses weighed down an otherwise positive month for the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program.

TSP funds rebound to start 2025

After a rocky end to 2024, all funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished January in the black.

Thrift Savings Plan funds end the year on the downswing

Only one of the portfolios within the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished December in the black.

Nearly every TSP fund rebounded in November

Only one of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program lost value last month.

Retirement decisions that can't be reversed

Here are the retirement decisions that require careful consideration since they cannot be changed.

Most TSP funds took a tumble in October

Only two portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended last month in the black, ending a three-month run of gains.

TSP continues upward trek for third straight month

Each portfolio within the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program saw modest gains in September.

Why do employees want to be feds? Benefits are a big reason

In a 2023 OPM survey, 90% or more of federal employees said that the availability of health and retirement benefits are important to them.