The Thrift Savings Plan continued its downward trend for the second consecutive month, after a sharp boost in November elevated all stock and Lifecycle funds. The first returns of 2021, released by the TSP on Monday, showed all funds’ performance … [Continue reading] about TSP returns keep inching down in first month of 2021
New legislation means new benefits for National Guard members
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne.Satisfied that the National Guard had secured the inauguration, Congress sent Guard members down into the … [Continue reading] about New legislation means new benefits for National Guard members
UN puts new tech envoy on leave after harassment allegations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday he placed his newly named envoy on technology on administrative leave after allegations of sexual harassment were made against him. Guterres told a news conference the allegations … [Continue reading] about UN puts new tech envoy on leave after harassment allegations
Lithuania set to block Chinese airport scanner firm Nuctech
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A Chinese state-owned maker of security-screening equipment should be blocked from supplying equipment for Lithuania’s three international airports over national security concerns, the Lithuanian government said … [Continue reading] about Lithuania set to block Chinese airport scanner firm Nuctech
A banner year for the TSP, even as participants withdrew billions due to COVID-19
The Thrift Savings Plan hit a big milestone at the end of 2020, even as some participants, experiencing financial hardships during the pandemic, withdrew nearly $3 billion. The plan ended 2020 with roughly $710 billion in assets and a record 6.2 … [Continue reading] about A banner year for the TSP, even as participants withdrew billions due to COVID-19