Art Stein

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

How the election could affect your Thrift Savings Plan returns

This year’s presidential election is proving a bit more volatile than we’ve seen in recent years. What might that mean for investment returns?

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The TSP doesn’t stand still, as one critical new feature debuts in 2024

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TSP end-of-the-year review of your investment decisions

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How are Thrift Savings Plan investment returns looking, as we head toward the end of the year?

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A close look at whether certain mutual funds available through the TSP are worth it

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If the government defaults, you might need that cash in your mattress

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Some bank failure takeaways for feds worried about their own investments

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Now in its 35th year, the Thrift Savings Plan offers a lot of investment lessons

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What 2022 returns on TSP funds say about the year ahead

By nearly all measures, 2022 was a terrible year for the average investor. Inflation and a host of badly received public policies sent both stock and bond…

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The maximum TSP contributions are going up next year. Should you bite?

Federal law will raise the maximum amounts Americans can contribute to 401K plans next year, including the Thrift Savings Plan. Is it a good idea to just…

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What to do if the stock market gyrations are making you seasick

A tough year for federal employees in both the stock market and the bond market over the past year.

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