Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares the advantages and disadvantages of the Lifecycle Funds within the Thrift Savings Plan more…
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Best Times to the Call the TSP’s ThriftLine
The Thrift Savings Plan outlines the better times of the day and week to call the TSP phone number for assistance more…
Strategies to Avoid TSP Required Minimum Distributions and Minimize Medicare Part B Premiums
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines ways federal annuitants can use traditional IRAs to avoid Thrift Savings Plan RMDs and reduce their Medicare Part B premium costs more…
Video: TSP 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty Tax
If you receive a TSP distribution before you reach age 59½, you may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty tax in addition to the regular income tax. more…
Federal Employees 50 and Older Are Encouraged to Make TSP “Catch-Up” Contributions
“Catch-up” contributions are supplemental tax deductible contributions that CSRS and FERS employees age 50 and older can make to the Thrift Savings Plan. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, gives insight on how they work and how they can benefit the employee more…