2008 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits

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2008 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits

For 2008, the IRS permits you to contribute up to $15,500 in tax-deferred money to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

If you will be age 50 or older during 2008 and you have made -- or will make -- the maximum amount of tax-deferred contributions for the year ($15,500), you may also contribute up to $5,000 in additional "catch-up" contributions.

· Thrift Savings Plan Contributions: Basic Rules
· Transfers or Roll Overs to Your Thrift Savings Plan from Other Retirement Plans
· 6 Key Rules to Borrowing from Your Thrift Savings (TSP) Account
· 3 Considerations Before You Borrow From Your Thrift Savings Plan Account
· Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fund Returns (Updated July 2007)

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