A hard look at lifecycle funds Oct 29, 2009
By comparison, the 2010 fund in the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees had 30 percent of its assets in stock in January and fell just 10. 5 percent in 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
No way around law to tap TSP fund Oct 13, 2009
I have a retirement account called a Thrift Savings Plan or TSP, from which I am required to start withdrawing payments when I reach 70 1/2. Since I do not need the funds for several years, what is your recommendation on where to transfer the TSP funds. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Young investor with stable job can withstand more risk in Thrift Savings Plan Oct 10, 2009
He is in the process of establishing his Thrift Savings Plan. There are five funds within the Thrift Savings Plan in which to invest: (1) a government securities fund; (2) a fixed-income fund that duplicates Lehman Bros ... It shares this shortcoming with the complete portfolios, known as L funds, which are also available through the Thrift Savings Plan - all contain more than $2 of domestic equities for each $1 of international equities. (Boston Globe)
Managing your fears is a first step in making decisions Sep 9, 2009
I think I have to cut back my Thrift Savings Plan contribution to 5% or possibly less. I currently contribute 10. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Volunteers sought for AFAP_symposium Aug 28, 2009
- A military Thrift Savings Plan was implemented. - Army Emergency Relief provides grants in overseas locations to assist with financial aid for spouses to pursue undergrad, vocational/technical, high school completion, and English-as-a-Second-Language studies. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Financial ills stem from poor decisions Jun 28, 2009
I think I have to cut back my Thrift Savings Plan contribution to 5% or possibly less ... I think I have to cut back my Thrift Savings Plan contribution to 5% or possibly less. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Sometimes, people just need to be pointed in the right direction financially Jun 28, 2009
I think I have to cut back my Thrift Savings Plan contribution to 5 percent or possibly less. I currently contribute 10 percent. (Boston Globe)
Cash flow change can be helpful to those aiming to pay off an older mortgage Jun 27, 2009
Readers quickly pointed out I had overlooked the same federal Thrift Savings Plan that I have often praised. If you are in the military, check out the plan. (Boston Globe)
Same-sex partners of federal workers receive some benefits -- but not health care... Jun 18, 2009
Federal Eye - Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners. Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners. (The Drudge Report)
Thrift Savings Plan provides retirement nest eggs Mar 26, 2009
Thursday 26 March, 2009. The TSP, explained Chuck Witschonke, assistant director of military compensation for economic analysis, is a U.S. government-managed, 401(k)-type payroll-deduction program designed to provide tax-deferred retirement nest eggs for service members and federal civilian employees. (The Dolphin, CT)
Military Saves Week will help service members 'Feed the Pig' Feb 19, 2009
Planning for retirement will be the week's final focus as FFSC will hold a Thrift Savings Plan enrollment day on February 27. Personnel will be on hand to answer questions about TSP and explain the advantages of this retirement program. (The Dolphin, CT)
Seniors have questions about tax-law changes Feb 8, 2009
Q: Is there any corresponding information for us federal retirees with TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) withdrawal requirements. I am under an automatic monthly withdrawal plan which, so far, is continuing. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
