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Latest TSP News
| Thrift Savings Plan Ticker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close | Change | YTD | ||
| L Income | 16.2651 | -0.03 | 2.80% | |
| L 2020 | 20.3662 | -0.08 | 6.65% | |
| L 2030 | 21.5834 | -0.11 | 8.30% | |
| L 2040 | 22.5959 | -0.14 | 9.52% | |
| L 2050 | 12.6650 | -0.09 | 10.68% | |
| G Fund | 14.1042 | 0.00 | 0.50% | |
| F Fund | 15.9930 | -0.05 | 1.03% | |
| C Fund | 21.1013 | -0.17 | 12.74% | |
| S Fund | 28.5993 | -0.46 | 13.82% | |
| I Fund | 23.4728 | -0.01 | 9.88% | |
| Closing price updated at approx 6pm EST. each business day. More at tsp.gov. | ||||
Trading can help, hurt your TSP
Fiddling around with your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account too much could hurt your wallet. Federal News Radio spoke with Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, about problems that could arise.
Federal employee's guide to the known and unknown benefits universe
NITP presenters Bob Braunstein and James Marshall will answer your questions about Social Security, the TSP, and other federal benefits programs.
May 23, 2011
Federal retirement benefits on the chopping block
Host Debra Roth is joined by Federal News Radio's Mike Causey, NARFE Legislative Director Dan Adcock, and World at Work's Lenny Sanicola to talk about pending legislation in Congress that would change retirement benefits for federal workers.
May 20, 2011
Analysis: Will the pension contribution hike pass?
NARFE legislative director Dan Adcock, Federal Times editor Steve Watkins and senior reporter Sean Reilly join host Mike Causey to talk about legislation pending in Congress that affects your pay and retirement benefits.
May 18, 2011
Your Threat Level: Pretty Darn High!
The all-important pay and benefits package of federal and postal workers, and retirees, is under attack as never before. And while it is way too soon to panic, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you need to run down a checklist to see where things are. We've got a team of experts standing by.
Beseiged Feds: Shelter-in-Place or Take Off?
The way things are going on Capitol Hill, federal and postal workers seem to have only one of two choices, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey: they can retire before things get worse or decide to shelter in place because they may get worse yet.
Umbrella policies and property casualty insurance
Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner John Jilek joins hosts Bob Leins and John Elliott to talk about how to plan for your retirement.
May 16, 2011
How to take advantage of Roth TSP option
Ed Zurndorfer, registered employee benefit consultant, explains who and how to take advantage of the Roth option.
TSP loans can help with college expenses
If you're still looking ahead to paying for that education, you might get some help from your Thrift Savings Plan account.
FAQ on new Roth TSP
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Executive Director Greg Long, and Tom Trabucco, the board's Director of External Affairs, will answer questions about your TSP, including any questions you may have about the new Roth TSP option.
April 25, 2011
(Encore presentation May 30, 2011)
For FERS Folks: the Money Decision
Most federal investors are smart enough to be actively participating in the Thrift Savings Plan, but how much of their biweekly check should they earmark for the federal 401(k) plan? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asked a pro and got some interesting answers.
Retirement planning: What should you do?
Host Tammy Flanagan and NITP Benefits Specialist James Marshall will answer the questions that feds need to know when planning for their retirement.
April 18, 2011
Time for TSP spring cleaning?
Tom Trabucco, director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, talks about rebalancing to keep your financial goals on target.
Mistakes at retirement: don't make them!
Host Tammy Flanagan and WellsFargo Vice-President Joseph Sullender discuss the do's and don'ts of retirement planning for federal employees.
April 11, 2011
Shutdown Survival Kit
Given the nonperformance of Congress, federal workers better learn to live with furlough threats. So whether we dodge the bullet or not this time, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has a checklist you should clip and save...for the next time.
Risky business - what can go wrong in your TSP?
More and more Thrift Savings Plan participants are wondering how they can protect their hard-saved money from the dangers of the stock market. Ann Vanderslice, the founder of the Federal Benefits Training Network, gives us her thoughts.
Roth TSP option delayed
The TSP Roth 401(k) option is still an option, but it's going to take a little while longer. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has decided to push back the launch of the highly-anticipated program from January 2012 to April.
Debt limit's impact on your Thrift Savings Plan
Does the battle over the debt limit have an impact on the TSP super-safe G fund?
Shutdown Warning: Don't Shoot Self In Foot
If there is a government shutdown some federal workers have a plan to punish the politicians who caused it. Unfortunately some of their tactics are the equivalent of shooting themselves in the foot. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.
Thrift Savings Plan February returns
Tom Trabucco, director of external relations for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which RUNS your Thrift Savings Plan, explains what's driving growth in all TSP funds.
