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- Sequestration, budget cuts taking its toll on DoD
- Small companies won't feel effect of lowered contractor pay cap
- GSA trying innovative approaches to disposing of real property
- IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses
- VA identifying project managers, then improving their skills
- OMB sets new deadlines to improve data on USASpending.gov
- As VA works to eliminate one backlog, one more might emerge
- BRAC-like commission proposed to hunt down government cost savings
- Sequestration claims another conference: DHS' GFirst cyber event
- Postal Service closing Capitol Hill post offices in 'symbolic' move
- Senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet
- Fed pens new furlough song
- Web guru Dorris brings new life to government websites
- EPA CIO Jackson returning to private sector
- Navy strikes enterprise licensing deal with Oracle
- Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems
- NSA leak case gives vendors reason to reevaluate personnel
- 8 contract executives guilty of 8(a) contracting fraud
- Whistleblower suit leads to $12M false claims settlement by SAIC
Latest TSP News
| Thrift Savings Plan Ticker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close | Change | YTD | ||
| L Income | 16.1908 | -0.05 | 2.99% | |
| L 2020 | 20.0859 | -0.17 | 7.00% | |
| L 2030 | 21.2123 | -0.23 | 8.77% | |
| L 2040 | 22.1524 | -0.27 | 10.08% | |
| L 2050 | 12.3802 | -0.17 | 11.27% | |
| G Fund | 14.1214 | 0.00 | 0.62% | |
| F Fund | 15.7568 | -0.10 | (0.76%) | |
| C Fund | 20.7971 | -0.29 | 15.38% | |
| S Fund | 28.3747 | -0.38 | 16.91% | |
| I Fund | 22.2423 | -0.42 | 6.46% | |
| Closing price updated at approx 6pm EST. each business day. More at tsp.gov. | ||||
Six Ways to Beat the Bear Market with Your TSP
May was a terrible month for most TSP investors as the Dow had its worst month in 70 years. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has six suggestions that are almost certain to calm you down and increase your net worth. The trick is figuring out which of the six works for you.
Most TSP funds suffer losses in May
May was a devastating month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which suffered its worst losses in May since 1940. Tom Trabucco, Director of External Affairs for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board, breaks down the numbers for each TSP fund for us.
REITs, Gold, IT and the TSP
When it comes to the Thrift Savings Plan is the government limiting how much investors can make or is it protecting them from themselves? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the lack of investment options in the federal 401(k) plan.
Gold Bugs & The TSP
If you're an investor in the Thrift Savings Plan, chances are most of the gold you own is in your mouth. Today Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about precious metals funds and your TSP.
Chances good for passage of TSP/annual leave bill
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says he thinks the bill will pass -- eventually.
TSP numbers: Look past the short term trend
It's not as bad as it seems. May is only half over, but Federal News Radio takes a look at where the TSP funds are this month. Tom Trabucco is Director of External Affairs for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board and breaks them down for us, and also tells us where an important bill regarding your retirement benefits stands in the House right now.
Escape the Monday Dead Zone
Thanks to alternate work schedules, Mondays and Fridays are low-readership days for those of us in the fed-oriented media. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, with help from our marketing department, believes he's found a way to cash in on those Dead Zone days.
In the TSP, is G fund the place to be?
It seems the volatility of the stock market is influencing many TSP investors to keep at least some of their money in the all-bond G fund.
TSP: 'Please hold on to the bar'
Stock futures are rising Friday amid signs that trading may be stabilizing after one of the most volatile days in the stock market's history. Certified financial planner Arthur Stein talks us off the TSP ledge.
Pay, Benefits Time Check
Although it may be hard for many federal workers to understand, legislation that would benefit them has a very low priority on Capitol Hill, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. Especially in election years.
Why the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board is regularly audited
Director of External Affairs Tom Trabucco explains how it benefits your retirement investments.
3 Steps to a Million $$$ TSP Account
Building a TSP account worth a million dollars or more is not rocket science according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. He's got the three-step formula which he outlines in today's column.
TSP fund balance crosses $250 billion
For the first time, the Thrift Savings Plan's fund balance has crossed a quarter of a trillion dollars. Tom Trabucco of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board explains why this is good for all TSP investors.
TSP Millionaires & Record Rollovers
Federal workers are rolling outside money into their Thrift Savings Plan at a record pace, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, and that includes 75 people who now have million dollar balances.
TSP participants roll over record amount of investments
Tom Trabucco of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board said a record $66.4 million has been moved from other accounts and into the TSP. He also explains why this is good news for everyone involved.
Spring brings good things to your TSP
Better weather and an earlier Easter enticed Americans to shell out for spring clothes in March, the fourth straight month of gains for retail sales. Certified Financial Planner, Art Stein, looks at other signs of a spring recovery.
Lunch with Mike Causey: TSP, pay raise, open season on the menu
Mike and I talk about open season, TSP changes, the 2010 pay raise, and a crazy letter on Mike's wall.
