The Thrift Savings Plan issued a bulletin Friday on its continued operations during the coronavirus situation. more…
Seniors Could Use Tax-Free Life Insurance Settlements To Pay Health Care Expenses Under Proposed Bill
If passed, the legislation would allow seniors to roll over their life insurance sale proceeds, tax-free, into senior heath planning accounts more…
Social Security Issues Warning of Widespread Scam Texts
The texts warn about a Social Security number problem and ask the recipient to call a number back to resolve the problem and avoid legal action more…
TSP Urges Investors: ‘Stick With Your Plan’
The Thrift Savings Plan sent a reminder to investors this week: “Try not to let short-term market movements steer you off course.” more…
TSP Annuity COLA Calculation to Change in March
The Thrift Savings plan is changing the cost-of-living adjustment rate used to calculate the annual increase for annuities with an increasing payment option more…
TSP Hardship Withdrawal Options Would Expand Under Proposal
The new rule would allow Thrift Savings Plan participants to take hardship withdrawals for expenses related to natural disasters more…
TSP Announces Scheduled Outage of Services and Instructions to Request Color Copy of 2019 Annual Statement
Due to scheduled system maintenance, www.tsp.gov, the ThriftLine, and www.frtib.gov will be unavailable… more…
New Legislation Would Expand Paid Parental Leave to All Federal Employees
If passed, the Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act, to ensure more federal employees receive 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child more…
How Seniors and Retirees Can File Their Federal Taxes for Free
Many seniors and retirees on fixed incomes can file their taxes for free. Free File… more…
TSP Wants to Make Catch-up Contributions Easier for Participants
The process will be simplified by eliminating a form more…