A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ryan Eichler holds a B.S.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Boston University. He has ...

Comprehensive guide explains the January 1, 2026 changes to TSP catch-up contributions, in-plan Roth conversions, and updated contribution limits — and outlines how federal workers can use rollover ...

Quick ReadFederal retirees who pay Medicare Part B through separate CMS billing rather than through a Social Security ...

Federal employees receive a retirement benefit package that includes a pension, a tax-advantaged savings plan and Social Security. But many do not fully understand how these benefits work, and that ...

The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension provides a reliable paycheck every month. So a retired United States ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.

The federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan for service members and civilian employees will allow participants to transfer money from their traditional accounts into the plan’s Roth accounts starting ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month.