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TSP/Investing Articles

6 Habits Federal Employees Should Have Early in Their Career

February 17, 2025

Does the 60/40 TSP Allocation Apply to Me?

February 10, 2025

Is the TSP C Fund the Best Fund?

January 27, 2025

2025 TSP Contribution Limits: How Much Should YOU Contribute?

January 6, 2025

Using the 4% Rule & Bucket Strategy for Your TSP

December 30, 2024

How Can Federal Employees Prepare For RMDs? (Required Minimum Distributions)

December 2, 2024

5 Things the TSP Doesn’t Let You Do (But an IRA Does)

November 11, 2024

Is an IRA Better Than the TSP in Retirement?

October 28, 2024

The Danger of the C, S, and I Funds Near Retirement

September 23, 2024

Should I Max out My TSP or Contribute to an IRA?

September 16, 2024

If the Roth TSP Is So Good, Why Is No One Using It?

September 9, 2024

What the Smartest Feds Do with Their TSP at Retirement

August 19, 2024

This TSP Millionaire Ran Out of Money, Here’s How to Avoid This

August 5, 2024

Is My TSP Account Protected From Lawsuits and Bankruptcy?

August 2, 2024

The Simple Math of Doubling Your TSP: Do These 3 Things!

July 29, 2024

How Much Annual Income Can I Expect as a Federal Retiree?

July 12, 2024

This TSP Withdrawal Strategy will Improve Your Growth in Retirement

July 10, 2024

How to Invest Your TSP Like the Pros Do

July 8, 2024

Using a Traditional and a ROTH Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Account to Minimize Taxes

July 3, 2024

3 Times You Should Run from Roth TSP

June 17, 2024

Should I Stay in The TSP in Retirement?

May 27, 2024

Is 600k in TSP Enough to Retire?

May 6, 2024

Best Ways to Get Money Out of TSP in Retirement

April 15, 2024

Should I Pay Off My Home with My TSP?

April 1, 2024

Tax Strategies When Taking TSP Withdrawals

March 25, 2024

Most Important Decisions You Make at Retirement (Irrevocable!!)

March 18, 2024

Should You Turn Your TSP into an Annuity?

March 4, 2024

How to Never Run out of Money in Retirement

February 28, 2024

Warren Buffet’s TSP Advice

February 12, 2024

TSP Returns

February 6, 2024

What Happens to My TSP if I Die?

January 17, 2024

Can I Retire with 500k in My TSP?

January 15, 2024

How to Optimize Your TSP in 2024

December 4, 2023

Watch This Before Taking a TSP Withdrawal This Year!

November 13, 2023

The Best TSP L Fund (Lifecycle Funds) for You

October 18, 2023

Are There Better Investment Options Outside the TSP?

October 2, 2023

Best Ways to Get Money Out of Your TSP

September 11, 2023

How to Invest in The TSP in 2023

August 21, 2023

Should You Take a TSP Loan? The Ultimate Guide

July 31, 2023

Should I Move My Money Out of the TSP Once I Retire?

July 10, 2023

3 Steps to Picking a TSP Investment Strategy

June 19, 2023

Can You Retire with Only $400,000 in Your TSP?

May 31, 2023

Is My TSP FDIC Insured?

May 22, 2023

Should I Withdraw Traditional TSP or Roth TSP First in Retirement?

April 17, 2023

When You Should Stop Saving for Retirement

April 5, 2023

How to Make Your TSP Last

March 22, 2023

The Truth about TSP Fund Fees

March 6, 2023

What to Do Right Now if You’re Retiring Within 5 Years

February 22, 2023

The G Fund is SUSPENDED: What it Actually Means

February 1, 2023

How to Double Your TSP (2023 Update)

December 20, 2022

Does My TSP Continue to Grow Even if I’m Taking Withdrawals?

December 13, 2022

5 Purchases Federal Retirees Almost Always Regret

December 1, 2022

How the L Funds are Changing in 2023

November 22, 2022

How Much Income Will Your TSP Really Provide in Retirement?

How Much Income Will Your TSP Really Provide in Retirement?

July 21, 2022

My TSP isn't Growing, Should I Take Some out to Pay off House?

My TSP isn’t Growing, Should I Take Some out to Pay off House?

July 5, 2022

The G Fund is Now The Biggest TSP Fund!

July 5, 2022

The Best Place for Your TSP once You Retire

The Best Place for Your TSP once You Retire

June 30, 2022

When You Shouldn't Max Out The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

When You Shouldn’t Max Out The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

April 4, 2022

The New TSP Funds are EXPENSIVE

The New TSP Funds are EXPENSIVE

March 30, 2022

How RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) Actually Affect Your TSP

How RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) Actually Affect Your TSP

March 24, 2022

Your TSP Needs to Be 10X Your Salary to Retire?

March 7, 2022

Should You Really Stay in TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in Retirement?

Should You Really Stay in TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in Retirement?

February 17, 2022

Massive Changes to TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in 2022

Massive Changes to TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in 2022

February 10, 2022

Can I Move My TSP to an IRA Before Retirement?

Q&A: Can I Move My TSP to an IRA Before Retirement?

February 3, 2022

TSP loss

If Your TSP Lost Money Last Month, Do This

February 2, 2022

Warren Buffett's TSP Investment Strategy

Warren Buffett’s TSP Investment Strategy

January 25, 2022

Dave Ramsey's TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) Advice:

Dave Ramsey’s TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) Advice: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

January 18, 2022

I Bonds: How to Get an Almost Guaranteed 7.12% Return

I Bonds: How to Get an Almost Guaranteed 7.12% Return

January 6, 2022

How to Double Your TSP (Even If You Are Close To Retirement)

How to Double Your TSP (Even If You Are Close To Retirement)

January 4, 2022

7 Big TSP Mistakes (That Feds Are Making Right Now)

7 Big TSP Mistakes (That Feds Are Making Right Now)

December 30, 2021

How Much You Need To Be Saving Into Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

How Much You Need To Be Saving Into Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

December 23, 2021

How To Invest Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan): The Ultimate Guide

How To Invest Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan): The Ultimate Guide

December 7, 2021

How Much Can I Contribute into The Roth TSP Every Year? Tax Free Money!

Q&A: How Much Can I Contribute into The Roth TSP Every Year? Tax Free Money!

December 4, 2021

Do I Make Too Much To Contribute to Roth TSP?

Q&A: Do I Make Too Much To Contribute to Roth TSP?

November 27, 2021

What Every Young Federal Employee Needs To Know Now

What Every Young Federal Employee Needs To Know Now

November 23, 2021

Can I Do Roth Conversions Within The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

Q&A: Can I Do Roth Conversions Within The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

November 20, 2021

3 Questions to Improve Your TSP

Q&A: 3 Questions to Improve Your TSP

November 6, 2021

The TSP To Offer New Fund Options in 2022!

The TSP To Offer New Fund Options in 2022!

October 26, 2021

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How to Stop Working For Money and Have Money Finally Work For You

October 12, 2021

Can I Invest in The TSP and a IRA/Roth IRA at The Same Time?

Can I Invest in The TSP and a IRA/Roth IRA at The Same Time?

October 9, 2021

Traditional TSP Vs. Roth TSP

Traditional TSP Vs. Roth TSP: The Ultimate Guide

October 5, 2021

Top 3 TSP and IRA Rollover Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Top 3 TSP and IRA Rollover Mistakes You Need to Avoid

September 28, 2021

How To Get Access To Your TSP (or IRAs) Early!

Q&A: How To Get Access To Your TSP (or IRAs) Early!

September 25, 2021

How is The TSP Taxed In Retirement?

How is The TSP Taxed In Retirement?

September 21, 2021

The Only Time You Should Frontload Your TSP

Q&A: The Only Time You Should Frontload Your TSP

September 18, 2021

Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes (Don't Make This Mistake!)

Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes (Don’t Make This Mistake!)

September 14, 2021

Getting the Most From Your TSP in Retirement

Q&A: Getting the Most From Your TSP in Retirement

September 11, 2021

Real Ways to Build Real Wealth

Real Ways to Build Real Wealth

September 2, 2021

Can You Convert a Traditional TSP to a Roth TSP?

Can You Convert a Traditional TSP to a Roth TSP? | Thrift Savings Plan

August 31, 2021

How Much Can You Safely Take From TSP To Never Run Out of Money?

How Much Can You Safely Take From TSP To Never Run Out of Money?

August 26, 2021

the tsp funds deep dive

Do You Really Understand What Your Life Savings is Invested In?

August 17, 2021

The Price You Actually Get When You Trade in The TSP

Q&A: The Price You Actually Get When You Trade in The TSP

August 14, 2021

What to Love (and Hate) About The Thrift Savings Plan

What to Love (and Hate) About The Thrift Savings Plan

August 5, 2021

Is Now The Best Time to Invest in The TSP?

Is Now The Best Time to Invest in The TSP?

August 3, 2021

Why The TSP Gives You Only 80% of Your Money

Why The TSP Gives You Only 80% of Your Money

July 29, 2021

Can You Avoid the TSP 20% Withholding?

Q&A: Can You Avoid the TSP 20% Withholding?

July 24, 2021

no income in 1st part of retirement

Q&A: No Pension or TSP for 1st 6 Months of Retirement?

July 3, 2021

The TSP Millionaire

The TSP Millionaire Next Door

July 1, 2021

order matters in tsp

Q&A: Why Order Matters (A Lot!!) with Your TSP

June 26, 2021

How to Access Your TSP Before 59+1/2 Without Penalty

How to Access Your TSP Before 59+1/2 Without Penalty

June 10, 2021

tsp in retirement

Q&A: Does The TSP Work in Retirement?

June 5, 2021

Don't Make This Big TSP Retirement Mistake

Don’t Make This Big TSP Retirement Mistake

May 27, 2021

How Much Dave Ramsey Says You Can Spend in Retirement

How Much Dave Ramsey Says You Can Spend in Retirement

May 25, 2021

How Often You Can Touch Your TSP

Q&A: How Often You Can Touch Your TSP

May 22, 2021

TSP Investment Strategy for Retirement

TSP Investment Strategy for Retirement

May 18, 2021

fire for federal employees

Questions and Answers: F.I.R.E for Feds

May 8, 2021

Have You Saved More Than Your Private Sector Counterparts?

Have You Saved More Than Your Private Sector Counterparts?

May 6, 2021

3 Times Its OK To Take a TSP Loan

3 Times Its OK To Take a TSP Loan

April 27, 2021

The Worst Fund in The TSP (For Now)

The Worst Fund in The TSP (For Now)

April 22, 2021

Big TSP Withdrawal Mistakes

Big TSP Withdrawal Mistakes

April 18, 2021

cryptocurrency for retirement

Cryptocurrency for Retirement?

April 17, 2021

The Best TSP Withdrawal Options and Strategies

The Best TSP Withdrawal Options and Strategies

April 15, 2021

tsp vs. IRA

TSP VS. IRA: The Ultimate Guide

April 8, 2021

Special Provisions and IRAs

Questions and Answers: Special Provisions and IRAs

April 3, 2021

How to Never Lose Money in The TSP

How to Never Lose Money in The TSP

March 2, 2021

The Big Problem with The 4% Rule

The Big Problem with The 4% Rule

February 23, 2021

TSP Double Taxes

Questions and Answers: TSP Double Taxes

February 20, 2021

Retirement Home Pay Raise

Questions and Answers: Retirement Home Pay Raise

February 13, 2021

These 3 Things Will Make Retirement So Much Easier

These 3 Things Will Make Retirement So Much Easier

February 9, 2021

tsp better safe than sorry

Questions and Answers: Better Safe Than Sorry?

February 6, 2021

TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) for FERS

The Ultimate Guide To Your TSP for FERS

February 4, 2021

Best Places For a Federal Employee to Open an IRA

Best Places For a Federal Employee to Open an IRA

February 2, 2021

When Should I Be 100% G Fund?

Questions and Answers: When Should I Be 100% G Fund?

January 30, 2021

Fed Case Study: Start Now!

Fed Case Study: Start Now!

January 21, 2021

20% Withholding on TSP Money!

Questions and Answers: 20% Withholding on TSP Money!

January 16, 2021

Which L Fund is The Best?

Which L Fund is The Best?

December 14, 2020

Can You Retire With Only $250,000 in Your TSP?

Can You Retire With Only $250,000 in Your TSP?

December 1, 2020

Don't Miss Your Full TSP Match With The New Spillover Provision

Don’t Miss Your Full TSP Match With The New Spillover Provision

November 28, 2020

How To Protect Your TSP in Retirement

How To Protect Your TSP in Retirement

November 7, 2020

What Dave Ramsey Thinks About The TSP

What Dave Ramsey Thinks About The TSP

November 5, 2020

The Ugly Side of the L Funds

The Ugly Side of the L Funds

November 3, 2020

Why Financial Advisors Shouldn't Tell You How To Invest Your TSP

Why Financial Advisors Shouldn’t Tell You How To Invest Your TSP

October 30, 2020

The G Fund Has Seen Better Days

The G Fund Has Seen Better Days

October 27, 2020

When You Shouldn't Use The Roth TSP

When You Shouldn’t Use The Roth TSP

October 24, 2020

The Roth TSP or a Roth IRA: The Biggest Differences You Have To Know

October 10, 2020

Top TSP Mistakes

September 29, 2020

The Magic TSP Allocation That Is Perfect For Everyone

September 18, 2020

Is The TSP The Best Retirement Plan Out There?

September 15, 2020

Are You Contributing Enough To The TSP?

September 12, 2020

Read This Before You Pay Off Your House With Your TSP

September 11, 2020

What should I do with My TSP at Retirement?

September 8, 2020

Should I Pay Off My Home or Invest More In The TSP?

September 5, 2020

I Love Being Average In The TSP

September 3, 2020

What Really Makes a TSP Millionaire?

September 1, 2020

Do You Have Enough in Your TSP?

August 6, 2020

This is Way More Important than Your TSP

July 30, 2020

TSP Calculator

July 27, 2020

The Worst Way to Save $80,000

July 23, 2020

TSP Withdrawal Rules You Need to Know

July 14, 2020

Market Volatility and the TSP

July 7, 2020

The 6-Figure Retirement Mistake (and Covid-19)

July 2, 2020

Why Beneficiary Designations Matter. A lot.

April 28, 2020

Essential Things To Know Before You Take The TSP Annuity Option

April 21, 2020

Should You Roll Your TSP Into An IRA?

April 14, 2020

The Lure of the G Fund: Is it right for you?

April 14, 2020

You Just Got Your Federal Pay Raise: Now What?

January 14, 2020

How Using The Roth TSP Can Improve Your Retirement

January 4, 2020