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TSP examining why so many young workers stay in 'super safe' G Fund

While auto enrollment for new hires has increased participation in the Thrift Savings Plan over the last few years, a recent report suggests many of them are staying in the super-safe G Fund — instead of reallocating money into other funds.

Tags: Greg Long , Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board , L Funds

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Government shutdown and the G Fund

Just about every federal investor knows that the super-safe, never-has-a-bad day Treasury securities G Fund is the place to be when times are tough, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. But what happens if Uncle Sam loses the ability to borrow in order to pay off debts? Where should G Fund investors go?

Tags: Mike Causey , Federal Report , pay and benefits , retirement , TSP , debt limit ,

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The TSP in 2013

Bob Leins and Tammy Flanagan host a round table discussion of the Thrift Savings Plan and what's ahead for the TSP this year.
January 7, 2013

Tags: pay and benefits , retirement , Thrift Savings Plan , Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board , Greg Long , Kim Weaver , Laurissa Stokes , Roth TSP , Bob Leins , Tammy Flanagan , For Your Benefit

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TSP Board: G Fund protected despite debt ceiling

The board that oversees the Thrift Savings Plan is reminding federal employees that their G Fund investments are safe — even if the government reaches the debt ceiling and cannot issue new securities to the G fund.

Tags: TSP , Greg Long , retirement , pay and benefits , debt limit , Congress , Barack Obama , Tom Trabucco

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TSP: Cruel nanny or lifeguard?

Is Uncle Sam protecting you, or ripping you off, by limiting your TSP fund choices? The answer depends on whom you ask, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

Tags: Mike Causey , Federal Report , TSP , Allan Roth , C Fund , S Fund , I Fund

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Buy low, sell high. Repeat as necessary

Timing the market — buying low and selling high — is the fastest way to make money in your Thrift Savings Plan. The concept is simple. The only problem is the timing part, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

Tags: Mike Causey , Federal Report , TSP , stock market , C Fund , pay and benefits

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Federal worker, retiree orgs 'haven't heard a thing' on debt limit

Bruce Moyer, spokesman for the Federal-Postal Coalition, joined Your Turn with Mike Causey to discuss the group's efforts to learn information about what a government default would mean for federal employees. The coalition, made up of scores of federal groups, sent a letter to administration officials last week seeking information about a possible shutdown, federal furloughs and the impact of a default on the assets of the G Fund of the Federal Employees' Retirement System.

Tags: Your Turn , Mike Causey , Federal-Postal Coalition , pay and benefits , debt limit , Bruce Moyer , Jack Moore

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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

Tags: pay and benefits , umbrella policy , property casualty life insurance , financial planning , TSP , retirement , Edward Jones , John Jilek , Bob Leins , John Elliot , For Your Benefit , insurance

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