TSP news
DailyFED's TSP section covers news about the Thrift Savings Plan: new contribution and catch-up limits, plan rule and feature changes, fund updates, and decisions by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Stories report facts and dates; we never forecast fund returns.
October20261 story
September20263 stories
- Roth TSP Hits $100 Billion: How the Tax Mechanics WorkThe Roth TSP has crossed a major milestone.
- The TSP F Fund: More Return, More RiskThe TSP F Fund was built to do one specific job: offer investors a little more return than the ultra-safe G Fund, in exchange for taking on a little more risk.
- TSP Performance August: All Five Core Funds Finished HigherTSP performance in August was positive across the board.
August20262 stories
July20265 stories
- What TSP Millionaires Can Teach Federal Employees About Long-Term InvestingA record number of TSP millionaires now exists among federal employees and retirees.
- The TSP Guide for Federal EmployeesThe TSP Guide for federal employees starts with a simple reality: the Thrift Savings Plan will be one of the largest retirement assets they ever accumulate.
- Is the G Fund Keeping Up With Inflation? Here’s What the Latest Numbers ShowFor many federal retirees, the G Fund has one job: preserve purchasing power without exposing savings to stock market losses.
- TSP Roth Conversion Taxes: The One Tax Rule Federal Employees Need to KnowA TSP Roth conversion can be one of the most effective tax-planning strategies available to federal employees.
- TSP Returns Mixed in JuneJune brought mixed TSP returns for Thrift Savings Plan investors, with a wide performance gap between the funds that track large-cap and small-cap domestic stocks.
June20261 story
May20262 stories
- TSP and Required Minimum Distributions: What Federal Retirees Need to KnowIf you have a Thrift Savings Plan account and are approaching or already in retirement, Required Minimum Distributions are something you need to plan for.
- April TSP Performance: Stock Funds Rebound with Double-Digit GainsAfter a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome turnaround in TSP performance.
April20262 stories
March20264 stories
- Latest Federal Retirement Data: TSP Hits $1 TrillionThe Thrift Savings Plan has officially crossed a major milestone.
- Understanding the TSP I Fund: What’s Driving Its Recent Surge?The TSP I Fund (International Stock Index Investment Fund) is getting renewed attention from federal employees.
- TSP or IRA for Federal Retirees?For most federal retirees, the question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better in theory; it’s which one serves your specific retirement better in practice.
- TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the WayTSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S.
What we cover here
- Limits. The yearly IRS contribution and catch-up limits as they apply to the TSP.
- Plan changes. New features, withdrawal rules and service changes.
- Funds. Changes to fund options or indexes, and official performance reports as historical fact.
- Board decisions. FRTIB meetings and announcements.
The rules behind the headlines
See official share prices and past annual returns on the TSP share price history page, and check your match with the TSP calculator. Past returns do not predict future returns.
When the news affects your account
Plan changes can open new choices, especially near retirement. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can talk through yours. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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