The Social Security Administration is encouraging federal employees to set up free online accounts to view and manage their Social Security records. The secure accounts provide estimates for future benefits and show how much youâll need from other sources, such as a Thrift Savings Plan, to meet your retirement goals. Each account also allows you…
Hope you all are having a great Sunday! Question for ya: If I move money today in TSP, will it go into effect at the opening of trading on Monday or on Tuesday? I would like to buy in low after Friday’s closing slump (see below).
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 15 2015 Washington, D.C.âThe head of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) urged Congress this week to reject proposals to weaken the federal Thrift Saving Planâs (TSP) G Fund. Congress is reportedly considering tapping the personal retirement savings of federal employees, retirees and members of the military to offset the…
By John Grobe – July 13, 2015 What happens to your benefits if you die while still working? This is a question we do not want to ponder, as we all plan on living long after we retire. When it comes to Ben Franklinâs quote, âPlan like youâll live forever; pray like youâll die tomorrow,â…
I am to become divorced soon. How much of my TSP can my wife get if we have been married less than 10 years? How much of a percentage? I have looked everywhere and cannot find anything that pertains to this online from a reliable source. Where do I find out for sure? on the…
Whether you are new to the Postal Service or a longtime employee, itâs never too early â or too late â to begin planning for your retirement. These tools can help: Federal ball park estimator: Includes projected federal annuity and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) benefits to help you quickly approximate how much you need to…
(3/13/15) If youâre planning your retirement, the Postal Service encourages you to remember the 3 Rs â review, rethink and remain. Review. If you havenât taken a good look at your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account recently, now is a good time to review it. You should also review your TSP account throughout the…
By Tammy Flanagan – January 22, 2015 As you probably know, federal employees are generally covered by one of two retirement systems: the âoldâ Civil Service Retirement System or the ânewâ Federal Employees Retirement System. But FERS isnât that new any more. It includes many employees who have accumulated 30 or more years of federal…
