SEP is Historically a Volatile Month for the TSP
September has a long record of volatility for TSP investors. Why having a plan and holding to it beats reacting to a single month of headlines.
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Big Changes Are Coming to the TSP
A round of upgrades and new options changed how federal employees use the TSP. What arrived, and which changes actually affect your withdrawals.
The Risk for a Recession is Rising | But the Future is Never Certain
Trade tensions and tariffs raised recession risk while the C Fund sat near highs. How to think about your TSP allocation when the outlook is unclear.
TSP Choices | Monthly Payments / a Life Annuity
Monthly payments or a TSP life annuity? The two withdrawal routes differ on flexibility, survivor provision and whether the choice can be undone.
2 Reasons Why S Fund Underperforming C Fund
Small-cap stocks lead early in an expansion and lag later. Two reasons the S Fund trailed the C Fund, and what that means for your own TSP mix.
Raise on the Table but Move for Freeze May Come First
A budget proposal called for a pay freeze while a raise sat on the table in Congress. How the timing of each decision affected federal pay that year.