Exceptions to the TSP Early Withdrawal Penalty
Not every TSP withdrawal before 59 and a half triggers the 10 percent penalty. The exceptions that apply, including separation at 55 and disability.
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Brexit Delay | Continued Uncertainty for the I Fund
Two-thirds of the I Fund sat in UK and European markets during the Brexit delay. What concentrated regional exposure means for a TSP allocation.
TSP Remains Choppy with Mixed Economic Data
S Fund companies are more sensitive to economic data than their C Fund counterparts. Why choppy conditions hit the two funds quite differently.
Spousal Consent Is Needed for TSP Withdrawals
The TSP Modernization Act changed a great deal, but not this. FERS employees still need notarized spousal consent for withdrawals. What it requires.
A Lot Happened Under the Surface of the TSP Last Week
A flat weekly chart hid one of the most active weeks in markets in years. What happened beneath the surface, and why it matters to TSP investors.
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.
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.