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.
September20254 stories
- Federal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSPWith two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to review their TSP investment strategy.
- The New TSP Roth Conversion FeatureThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced new details about its TSP Roth Conversion feature, set to launch in January, allowing participants to convert their traditional TSP...
- Understanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement StrategyAt the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a diversified retirement portfolio.
- TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in AugustIn August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns.
August20252 stories
- The TSP G Fund: Understanding The Pros & ConsAs you know, only federal workers and retirees can invest in the G Fund by participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
- TSP July ReturnsIn July 2025, the TSP reported varied performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1% compared to June.
July20254 stories
- TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and ConsThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment options.
- Pros and Cons of the TSP Lifecycle FundsThe TSP Lifecycle Funds, also known as L Funds, are target-date retirement funds designed to simplify investing by automatically adjusting asset allocations based on a...
- More Federal Employees Are TSP MillionairesA growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, a milestone once considered rare.
- TSP Funds Post Strong Gains in JuneTSP funds posted strong gains in June 2025, reflecting a robust market recovery.
June20252 stories
- Reviewing TSP Options Following SeparationFederal employees are facing unprecedented job insecurity as each day brings fresh news of attempts to reduce the federal workforce.
- TSP Rebounds in MayIn May 2025, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) experienced a significant upswing, particularly in its C Fund, which mirrors the S&P 500 index.
April20253 stories
- Managing Your TSP Amid Market VolatilityManaging your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations during a volatile market requires balancing opportunity and risk.
- TSP March PerformanceEconomic uncertainty led to a challenging month for TSP funds, particularly the stock-based funds.
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) LoansA Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan allows federal employees to borrow money from their TSP retirement savings.
March20254 stories
- Effects of a Divorce on Your TSPWhat happens to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) during a divorce?
- The Path to TSP Millionaire StatusThe average TSP balance for a 60-year-old federal employee hovers around $200,000, per 2024 Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board data.
- Federal Retirement: The TSP’s RoleFederal employees approaching retirement rely on a three-legged stool: their annuity (pension), Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
- TSP February PerformanceThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) experienced a mixed bag of results in February amid a notably volatile stock market.
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
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