Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, describes how traditional IRAs can help boost the value of a traditional TSP participant’s account while the participant continues working in federal service and after the participant has retired from federal service more…
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Legislation Introduced to Ban TSP Investment in China
If passed, the Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act would prohibit funds in the Thrift Savings Plan from investing in any security of a Chinese company more…
Understanding the Differences and Similarities in RMD Rules Between the TSP and IRAs
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, responds to a reader’s question on required minimum distributions for the Thrift Savings Plan vs. IRAs — plus outlines what TSP participants should do to minimize their future RMDs more…
62% of Retirees Think Social Security COLA Should Be Guaranteed 3%
Due to increasing inflation in the first quarter of 2021, many believe cost of living adjustments must be tied to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) and must provide a guaranteed minimum increase of no less than 3 percent more…
6 Differences Between TSP and IRAs Federal Employees and Retirees Should Know
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides insight of how to avoid huge penalties, tax liabilities and possible loss of retirement assets — plus some reasons to keep your funds in the TSP or transfer them to an IRA more…