Life Expectancy Installment Payments: 3 Critical TSP Traps to Avoid
Life expectancy installment payments are recalculated each January from your prior-year TSP balance. How the amount is set, how it is taxed, and the trap.
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Roth TSP RMD: The Rule That Cuts Your Required Withdrawal
Federal employees who hold both traditional and Roth money in the TSP often assume the required […]
Does Rolling Your TSP Into an IRA Cancel the Age-55 Penalty Exception?
You separated at 55, so the 10% early withdrawal penalty no longer touches your TSP. Then […]
TSP Rule of 55: Avoid a Costly 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty
The short answer: The TSP rule of 55 lets federal employees who leave service during or […]
TSP Roth Catch-Up: Avoid a Costly 2026 Tax Trap for High Earners
TSP Roth Catch-Up: What High Earners Need to Know in 2026 The short answer: Starting in […]
TSP G Fund: Protect Savings From Costly 2026 Market Losses
The short answer: The TSP G Fund is the only Thrift Savings Plan fund that has […]
Roth TSP 5-Year Rule: Avoid a Costly Tax Trap in 2026
The short answer: The Roth TSP 5-year rule means your Roth earnings can come out completely […]
TSP Agency Match: 5 Critical Facts to Avoid Costly Losses | Fed Pilot
The short answer: The TSP agency match is money your agency adds to your Thrift Savings […]
TSP after a RIF: 5 Critical Moves to Protect Your Savings | Fed Pilot
Managing your TSP after a RIF involves choices about withdrawals, loans, and rollovers. Learn 5 moves that may help protect your federal savings after a layoff.
TSP Required Minimum Distributions: Avoid a 25% Penalty at Age 73 | Fed Pilot
TSP Required Minimum Distributions: When Withdrawals Start and the Penalty for Missing One The short answer: […]