Retirement life: Dining out or Meals on Wheels?
Years ago, a friend, Army buddy and Labor Department employee, said something rather profound. Especially for an 18-year old…
TSP investors: Brace for impact!
During the Great Recession of 2008-2009, the S&P 500 index lost 50% of its value. The C fund of the federal Thrift Savings…
Federal retirement claims processing not getting any faster
Federal retirement claims processing is almost back to its pandemic peak. In August, claims took an average of two-and-a-half…
Social Security, the TSP and your expiration date?
If you could find out, for sure, when you are going to die — would you do it? Knowing your precise expiration date could be…
TSP roadmap: When (if ever) should you play it ‘safe?’
The good news headline is that membership in the Thrift Savings Plans’ Millionaires Club has jumped to 98,879 and is still…
Time to retire Social Security’s ‘evil twins?’
If the 2022 mid-term elections are as energized as some experts predict, it could produce a Congress that might repeal or…
Most TSP funds rose in August but overall decline from a year ago
Last month the Thrift Savings Plan returns saw steady increases in most funds, but returns were still lower than where they…
Is your son-in-law a jerk? Armor plate your estate.
Even if you’re young and have only been with Uncle Sam for a short time, odds are you already have an estate. If you have been…
Is your son-in-law a jerk? Armor plate your estate.
Even if you’re young and have only been with Uncle Sam for a short time, odds are you already have an estate. If you have been…
TSP satisfaction remains high, but participants have ideas on how it can improve
Most participants are still largely pleased with the Thrift Savings Plan, with satisfaction rebounding slightly in 2021…