The August trend toward the 2020 COLA dipped slightly from last month. View the chart to see the latest trend projection more…
TSP Temporarily Suspends Withdrawal Requests
In preparation for the upcoming implementation of the TSP Modernization Act, the Thrift Savings Plan announced this week it will temporarily stop accepting withdrawal requests starting on September 7 more…
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Returns: Monthly and Annual
View the latest Thrift Savings Plan returns of the G, F, C, S, I and L funds more…
White House Recommends 2.6% Federal Pay Raise for 2020
In a surprise reversal from the previously proposed pay freeze, President Trump announced an increase for base pay — however there is no locality pay adjustment in 2020 in his proposal more…
TSP Updates FAQs on New Withdrawal Options Available in September 2019
There will be a “black-out” period for withdrawal requests from Sept. 7-14 as the TSP prepares to launch the new withdrawal options effective Sept. 15. more…
Senators Urge Thrift Savings Plan to Reverse Decision to Steer Federal Retirement Savings to China
The Senators say proposed changes to the TSP’s I fund will expose nearly $50 billion in retirement assets of federal government employees to “severe and undisclosed material risks” more…
2019 FEHB Open Season Dates and Options Announced by OPM
The Office of Personnel Management officially announced the dates of the open season for FEHB, FEDVIP and FSAFEDs. It also provided answers to FAQs on the options available more…
Are You Having Enough Tax Withheld? Find Out By Using the IRS’ New Estimator
Just because a taxpayer already filed their tax return doesn’t mean they don’t need to think about taxes for the rest of the year more…
Changes in Retirement Plan Rollover Rules That Affect the Thrift Savings Plan
In June 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission made the most significant changes to investment advice standards in more than two decades. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorder, explains how they affect the TSP more…
New Nationwide FEHB Plans to be Offered in 2020
Federal employees will see two new options in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program during this year’s open season more…