After a year and a half working on a system modernization project, the agency that manages the Thrift Savings plan is just about ready for the program’s new features to go live. Before participants can access new features on the TSP’s first-ever … [Continue reading] about TSP’s modernization project set to launch June 1 after transition period
TSP changes: The freeze before the thaw!
Investors in the federal Thrift Savings Plan have until noon EDT today to make changes in their account allocations. The temporary freeze includes interfund transfers and changes in contribution allocations. Access to MyAccount will be temporarily … [Continue reading] about TSP changes: The freeze before the thaw!
The TSP in troubled times: Go long!
It’s hard to think about next summer’s vacation at the beach in February when there is a blizzard outside and your roof is groaning under the weight of all that ice and snow. There are times when it is important to live in the moment and focus on how … [Continue reading] about The TSP in troubled times: Go long!
Windfall/Offset repeal, COLA reform: Now or ever?
Some people think politicians talk a lot. And they do. According to the Senate Historical Office, the longest bill — most words, most pages — to ever pass Congress was the 5,593 page consolidated appropriations act. It also dealt with emergency funds … [Continue reading] about Windfall/Offset repeal, COLA reform: Now or ever?
Pay raise or retiree COLA? Is there a way to get some of both?
If you are currently a federal worker who is considering retiring this year, is it possible to get both the pending pay raise and the COLA due retirees in January? Well sort of. In some cases. But first indulge me… As a kid growing up in downtown D.C … [Continue reading] about Pay raise or retiree COLA? Is there a way to get some of both?