Thrift Savings Plan & Investments

Benefits Paid By Government for You Reported on Your Leave and Earnings Statement

“I was looking at my LES I noticed the FERS Retirement on deductions section is a different “year to date” amount from the FERS Retirement

Ep #3: Other Income

When you retire, it’s not just about having the time to do everything that you want to do—it’s also about having the money to make

The Best TSP Allocation

TSP Contribution. My spouse recently changed her TSP contribution because her friend told her to. She currently has: L2030 80%, C-Fund 10% and S-Fund 10%.

Using your TSP to Buy or Pay off a Home

“I will retire in 2021 at 59 1/2 with 31 years of service. My pension will be over $4,000 a month and I have no

Your TSP and Market Volatility

We have been receiving questions from Federal Employees across the United States this week, wondering if they should make changes in their TSP due to

TSP Survivor Benefits

“My strategy is to leave my TSP untouched and “will” it to my spouse” – Mike As Financial Advisors who work with Federal Employees, we

Using TSP to Pay Off Debt

“I have a tsp question for you concerning the new TSP withdraw options. I retired in 2015 from air traffic control at age 50.

Recommended TSP Allocations

“Thank you for the great videos, they are very informative. I do have a question for you. I am 59 years old and a retired

FERS Deferred Retirement: How to find out if you have CSRS or FERS Benefits

“Hi, I am approaching retirement age am starting to gather data. I worked for the VAMC from 1982-1996. I think I have both FERS and

FERS Survivor Benefits: What’s your Advice for Widows/Widowers?

“Just wondering if you ever give advice to widows/widowers. I believe we are in a unique situation that I seldom find addressed anywhere.” – Valerie

Using TSP Funds vs Social Security

“Your TSP is an asset that can be given to future generations and your social security income is not. As the condition of social security

Do Roth Contributions affect my Traditional TSP?

“If I choose to contribute to the ROTH Component of the TSP, how much can I contribute? Will ROTH TSP Contributions effect my Traditional TSP

VERA: VISP Working as a “Contractor”

Question “I retired from Federal Service under a VERA / VISP in 2017 with over 32 years of Federal Service and my MRA is 56

FFFC Is my TSP taxed as ordinary income or capital gain?

Question “Is the money that I withdrawal from my TSP in retirement all taxed as ordinary income or are the contributions that I made taxed

“Where do I go to obtain the precise rules about ROTH IRA’s as they pertain to me? I am 55 and working as a Federal Employee and already contribute to the TSP ROTH and a ROTH IRA. I would like to know how the rules change at 59 1/2 with contributions.” – Kim

We have had a tremendous amount of questions from Federal Employees about participating in ROTHs, whether it be in the TSP or the private sector

“Can you have a Roth TSP and a Roth IRA?”

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) was created under the Federal Employee’s Retirement System Act of 1986 for federal employees and members of the uniformed services.

Is there a 10% penalty for signing up for $1,250 monthly straight withdrawal (not an annuity) from the TSP if I retire at my MRA @ 56 (but will not be 59 1/2)

“Is there a 10% penalty for signing up for $1,250 monthly straight withdrawal (not an annuity) from the TSP if I retire at my MRA

“I have been using the regular TSP, and I am now 5+ years away from retirement. Should I change my allocations to contribute to the ROTH TSP?”

Traditional vs Roth TSP Understanding the difference between contributions to the Traditional vs Roth TSP is critical to long term financial planning. Before we dive

“As a Federal Employee, how much money can I put into my ROTH?”

Without a doubt since its inception in 1997, the ROTH retirement account has gained tremendous popularity. Named after the Delaware Senator, William Roth, under

“When Is It Too Late to Make Large TSP Contributions?”

One of the great questions that we get from people over age 50 is whether or not it is too late to really take advantage

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Benefits Paid By Government for You Reported on Your Leave and Earnings Statement

“I was looking at my LES I noticed the FERS Retirement on deductions section is a different “year to date” amount from the FERS Retirement

Ep #3: Other Income

When you retire, it’s not just about having the time to do everything that you want to do—it’s also about having the money to make

The Best TSP Allocation

TSP Contribution. My spouse recently changed her TSP contribution because her friend told her to. She currently has: L2030 80%, C-Fund 10% and S-Fund 10%.

Using your TSP to Buy or Pay off a Home

“I will retire in 2021 at 59 1/2 with 31 years of service. My pension will be over $4,000 a month and I have no

Your TSP and Market Volatility

We have been receiving questions from Federal Employees across the United States this week, wondering if they should make changes in their TSP due to

TSP Survivor Benefits

“My strategy is to leave my TSP untouched and “will” it to my spouse” – Mike As Financial Advisors who work with Federal Employees, we

Using TSP to Pay Off Debt

“I have a tsp question for you concerning the new TSP withdraw options. I retired in 2015 from air traffic control at age 50.

Recommended TSP Allocations

“Thank you for the great videos, they are very informative. I do have a question for you. I am 59 years old and a retired

FERS Deferred Retirement: How to find out if you have CSRS or FERS Benefits

“Hi, I am approaching retirement age am starting to gather data. I worked for the VAMC from 1982-1996. I think I have both FERS and

FERS Survivor Benefits: What’s your Advice for Widows/Widowers?

“Just wondering if you ever give advice to widows/widowers. I believe we are in a unique situation that I seldom find addressed anywhere.” – Valerie

Using TSP Funds vs Social Security

“Your TSP is an asset that can be given to future generations and your social security income is not. As the condition of social security

Do Roth Contributions affect my Traditional TSP?

“If I choose to contribute to the ROTH Component of the TSP, how much can I contribute? Will ROTH TSP Contributions effect my Traditional TSP

VERA: VISP Working as a “Contractor”

Question “I retired from Federal Service under a VERA / VISP in 2017 with over 32 years of Federal Service and my MRA is 56

FFFC Is my TSP taxed as ordinary income or capital gain?

Question “Is the money that I withdrawal from my TSP in retirement all taxed as ordinary income or are the contributions that I made taxed

“Where do I go to obtain the precise rules about ROTH IRA’s as they pertain to me? I am 55 and working as a Federal Employee and already contribute to the TSP ROTH and a ROTH IRA. I would like to know how the rules change at 59 1/2 with contributions.” – Kim

We have had a tremendous amount of questions from Federal Employees about participating in ROTHs, whether it be in the TSP or the private sector

“Can you have a Roth TSP and a Roth IRA?”

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) was created under the Federal Employee’s Retirement System Act of 1986 for federal employees and members of the uniformed services.

Is there a 10% penalty for signing up for $1,250 monthly straight withdrawal (not an annuity) from the TSP if I retire at my MRA @ 56 (but will not be 59 1/2)

“Is there a 10% penalty for signing up for $1,250 monthly straight withdrawal (not an annuity) from the TSP if I retire at my MRA

“I have been using the regular TSP, and I am now 5+ years away from retirement. Should I change my allocations to contribute to the ROTH TSP?”

Traditional vs Roth TSP Understanding the difference between contributions to the Traditional vs Roth TSP is critical to long term financial planning. Before we dive

“As a Federal Employee, how much money can I put into my ROTH?”

Without a doubt since its inception in 1997, the ROTH retirement account has gained tremendous popularity. Named after the Delaware Senator, William Roth, under

“When Is It Too Late to Make Large TSP Contributions?”

One of the great questions that we get from people over age 50 is whether or not it is too late to really take advantage

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Pension Payments

Online Classes

In-Person Classes

In-Person Classes

Online Classes

Thrift Savings Plan & Investments

Learn About Retirement

Retirement Tools

Get Help

Got Fed Benefits Questions?

Speak Up Now!

Navigating your federal retirement path but lost in the fog of benefits? Let's clear the air together! Introducing the Plan Your Federal Retirement hotline — your direct line to tackle confusion and welcome clear, confident retirement planning.

and leave your burning questions for our FERS Specialists to answer.

Tune into our podcast to hear the answers tailored just for you! Call now—your future self will thank you!

Tune into our podcast to hear the answers tailored just for you!
Call now—your future self will thank you!