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Is it possible to qualify for a double pension?
The Thrift Savings Plan is a defined contribution retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees.
By Reg Jones
Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds
The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.
2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan
Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."
By Army Brig. Gen. ret. Michael Meese
The power or dollar-cost averaging for Thrift Savings Plan investors
Most TSP investors are actively contributing to their accounts either bi-weekly or monthly from payroll deductions, with government matches.
By Lee Radcliffe
Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snags
Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy.
Pentagon budgeting panel says ‘all options’ on table for reform
The budget reform panel hasn’t made any recommendations, but shared a summary of the input it's received, including nearly two dozen proposed improvements.
State of the Union takeaways: More conciliation than conflict
Biden uttered the phrase “finish the job” at least a dozen times during his address. It sounded like a slogan he might employ for a reelection campaign.
By Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani
Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges
The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.
By Joe Gould
On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know
Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.
By Fatima Hussein
US Air Force’s ‘divest to invest’ plan is too risky
This strategy may look attractive on paper, but past attempts show that it doesn’t work in practice. Here’s why.
By Gen. John Michael Loh (ret.)
Big changes in your savings plan have taken effect
There are more options for saving in your Thrift Savings Plan, but there are costs.
By Karen Jowers