How does your Thrift Savings Plan compare? Discover the average TSP balance by age in 2026, explore new contribution limits, and see if you are on track.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a defined contribution plan that is available only to military service members and federal employees. It is similar to the 401(k) plans offered by many private-sector ...

Starting January 1, 2026, Federal employees and retirees will be able to convert money from their traditional Thrift Savings Plan accounts to a Roth TSP account. Federal employees can make their ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...

Federal employees do a great job saving for retirement in the Thrift Savings Plan, and the numbers prove it. Here are a few of the outstanding statistics: On the worrisome side, TSP participants' ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) hardship withdrawal allows federal employees and members of the uniformed services to access their retirement funds in times of severe financial need. To qualify, ...

Comprehensive guide explains the January 1, 2026 changes to TSP catch-up contributions, in-plan Roth conversions, and updated contribution limits — and outlines how federal workers can use rollover ...

If you are facing early retirement or sudden loss of your federal career, it is a good idea to have a generous cushion of cash to carry you through a job search in the private sector or the wait you ...

While taking a loan from a TSP account may be a simple solution, it is important to understand the long-term reasons a service member may want to avoid doing so. The most significant reason to avoid ...

Think about it: How many times has your address changed since you’ve started contributing to the TSP? If you’re like many of your fellow military members, you’ve probably PCS’d more than a few times.

ATLANTA — More than 6 million Americans, including tens of thousands of them here in Georgia, have their retirement savings in the federal Thrift Savings Plan. It’s essentially the 401K for federal ...