TSP
NARFE's Jessica Klement and John Hatton join host Mike Causey on the first half of today's Your Turn to discuss reforms to the Windfall Elimination Provision or WEP. Later in the show. Brig. Gen. Mike Meese (Ret.) will talk about what's pending in the Defense Authorization Act and a change to the military TSP plan. July 6, 2016
July 04, 2016-
While some funds managed to stay in the black, the majority posted negative returns in the month of June. This is the first time since February the savings plan’s numbers have dipped into the negative.
July 01, 2016 -
Have you heard about those federal millionaires? How did they do it on government pay? Senior correspondent Mike Causey says they all have several things in common.
July 01, 2016 -
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is doubling the amount of contractors competing to provide financial management consultation for the TSP.
June 28, 2016 -
We've heard a lot about people who've saved $1 million while working for the government. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells how you can join the club too.
June 28, 2016 -
The Thrift Savings Plan is warning enrollees not to make rash decisions as a result of a down market, following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
June 24, 2016 -
Government workers have a relatively new investment option and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's growing in popularity because of its tax break.
June 23, 2016 -
The federal Thrift Savings Plan has been such a boon for investing, some feds now have TSP accounts topping $1 million.
June 22, 2016 -
Even before the blended retirement plan goes into effect, the Pentagon is monkeying with it, and that's got the ire of retired officers.
June 21, 2016 -
What happens if you outlive your money? Senior Correspondent says most federal retirees are safe, but there are ways to avoid being sorry.
June 09, 2016 -
The Thrift Savings Plan posted across-the-board positive numbers for the third consecutive month in May, with a large majority of the retirement funds posting higher monthly numbers in May than they had the previous month.
June 01, 2016 -
Does having tax-free income when you retire sound like a good deal? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's an option available to federal and military personnel right now. No catches.
June 01, 2016 Financial planner Arthur Stein is this week's guest on Your Turn. He will discuss the differences between a regular TSP account and a Roth TSP, and which one is right for you. June 1, 2016
May 31, 2016-
Self service and longer hours for the call center are two goals of an ambitious project to update the way the Thrift Savings Plan interacts with federal employees. Kim Weaver, director of external affairs for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with a status report on Project ExPRESS.
May 27, 2016 -
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board customer service effort ExPRESS will provide an "end-to-end view" of communications between the board and TSP participants.
May 23, 2016