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.
February20266 stories
- Safeguarding Your TSP During Volatile MarketsMarket volatility can feel unsettling, but how you respond with your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations can make a significant difference in your long-term financial outcomes.
- Are Your TSP Catch-Up Contributions Going to the Right Place?Starting January 1, 2026, a new rule took effect that quietly changed how catch-up TSP contributions work for a specific group of federal employees.
- What Happens to Your TSP When You Die?Your TSP account doesn’t follow your will.
- A New TSP Tool Makes Roth In-Plan Conversions Easier to EvaluateAs of January 28, 2026, federal employees can convert their traditional TSP balance directly to a Roth TSP balance, no rollover to an outside account required.
- How Federal Employees Can Use the TSP G Fund WiselyThe TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan.
- TSP Performance Update: January 2026All Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds posted positive returns in January 2026, giving federal employees a strong start to the year.
January20265 stories
- TSP Roth Conversion Less Than a Week Away: What Federal Employees Should KnowWith the Thrift Savings Plan’s Roth in-plan conversion option less than a week away, many federal employees and retirees are taking a closer look at how this long-anticipated...
- Accessing Your TSP Early: How Federal Employees Can Skip PenaltiesRetirement doesn’t always align with age 59½ for federal employees, leaving many wondering how to tap into their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds sooner without hefty penalties.
- TSP Millionaires Near 200,000 as Long-Term Growth ContinuesThe number of TSP millionaires continues to climb, highlighting the impact of long-term contributions and market performance on federal retirement savings.
- Federal Employees and Retirees Can Roll A 401(k) Into Their TSP AccountAs a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant, federal employees have the option of rolling over money from eligible retirement plans like a 401(k), 403(b), or a traditional IRA...
- All TSP Funds End 2025 in Positive TerritoryFor the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory.
December20253 stories
- TSP Beneficiary BasicsOver the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan.
- TSP Stock Funds Helped by Market RallyA late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund allocation can impact retirement...
- TSP Updates: Roth Conversions and Negative Cash FlowAs 2026 approaches, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is preparing to introduce in-plan Roth conversions, a significant enhancement to retirement planning.
November20251 story
October20254 stories
- TSP Loans Helping Federal Workers Bridge the ShutdownWith the government shutdown stretching on since October 1, 2025, more federal employees are turning to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts for immediate financial relief.
- Do You Have a TSP Withdrawal Strategy?If you spend more time planning a family vacation than working on a financial plan for retirement, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
- Recommended TSP Balance at Age 50Federal employees have different benchmarks for savings, making it important to focus on guidelines tailored to your needs.
- TSP Funds Continue Gains in SeptemberIn September 2025, TSP funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown.
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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