https://youtu.be/K3OiTOTq7h8 Getting money into your TSP is the easy part, but getting it out without getting killed in taxes is much harder. Today, we’re going to look at how one federal employee saved over $184,000 in taxes—not through magic, but by simply knowing how to manage their TSP in a Read more…
https://youtu.be/ToBSRsogkw4 The L funds within the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are designed to be an all-in-one solution for federal employees, but they often come with hidden problems. The vast majority of feds do not fully understand how these funds work or if they actually make sense for their specific situation. Read more…
https://youtu.be/jfQJztI8EgU For many federal employees, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the crown jewel of their retirement strategy. You’ve spent decades “climbing the mountain”—saving diligently, watching the markets, and reaching that peak where you finally have enough to step away from federal service. However, many retirees soon realize that getting Read more…
https://youtu.be/8YAGHxxKGL8 The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has long been the cornerstone of retirement security for federal employees. Traditionally, the C Fund, which tracks the S&P 500, has been the darling of many portfolios. However, as of February 2026, a dramatic shift has occurred in the TSP landscape. The International Stock Read more…
https://youtu.be/sLof4bgjbXU Every week, a recurring pattern emerges in the world of financial planning. It features the “TSP Millionaire”—federal employees who have spent decades diligently contributing to their Thrift Savings Plan, watching their balances climb into seven figures through discipline and compound interest. These individuals are world-class savers. Yet, when it Read more…
https://youtu.be/DCWgtrVyywk As a federal employee nearing retirement, the excitement of a new chapter is often accompanied by a significant question: Do I have enough money in my Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other assets to afford the retirement I truly want? It’s one thing to retire; it’s quite another to Read more…
https://youtu.be/aMWMnzhYHLs The year 2026 is poised to be one of the most transformative periods for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in over a decade. Driven by cost-of-living adjustments and new legislative mandates from the SECURE Act 2.0, these major changes will affect every federal employee—from new hires to those nearing Read more…
https://youtu.be/gxoXXftSaLk Your federal benefits make you different — which means your investment strategy should be different too. One of the biggest benefits that sets federal employees apart from the average American is the FERS pension. Most Americans don’t have one, and that changes everything when it comes to how you Read more…
https://youtu.be/pRFxrYx4tJ8 When most people think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is asset allocation—the mix of stocks, bonds, and other investments in their portfolio. And that’s important. But what often gets overlooked—and can make an even bigger difference in retirement—is asset location. Asset location is all about Read more…
https://youtu.be/FBliQZeH5nQ For many federal employees, retirement planning conversations often include a familiar saying: “Move everything into the G Fund when you get close to retirement.” This advice, passed around at the stereotypical water cooler, may sound safe, but it’s one of the most dangerous financial moves a federal employee can Read more…
