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Dumping Those Nasty 2008 Losses From Your TSP Statement

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:53:22 CST

When you look at your TSP returns for the past twelve months, it will make you feel good to see how much money you have made. But you need to be realistic. Your investment may still be down despite the rosy figures. Here's why.

How Much Can You Contribute to the TSP in 2010?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:41:24 CST

Sometimes no change can be good. On October 15th the Internal Revenue Service announced the elective deferral limit for defined contribution plans such as the Thrift Savings Plan

Young Feds and Financial Planning (Just One More Acronym)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:51:04 CST

For recently hired federal employees, the challenges of working for the nation's largest employer can prove daunting. Besides an immersion into a new career and adapting to a new lifestyle, you want to know how you can make smart choices with your income and enjoy long-term financial success. It's simple.

Seven Straight Months of Gains in Your Thrift Savings Plan

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:20:32 CST

Investors in the Thrift Savings Plan have seen their returns reflecting a positive return for a number of months now. September continues the same upward trend.

Six Straight Months of Gains for C Fund

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:56:38 CST

The C fund has now had six straight months of gains in the federal Thrift Savings Plan. No doubt, TSP investors are cheering the 2009 results so far but there is still plenty of reason to be cautious in investing your retirement funds.