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 ...

Fewer federal employees tapped their Thrift Savings Plan accounts for hardship withdrawals in 2015 than in 2014, according to the board that administers the government’s 401(k)-style retirement ...

To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, a thrift savings plan participant must have an immediate and significant financial need that necessitates a distribution from his or her TSP account. My wife ...

Between 10,000 and 12,000 TSP participants make hardship withdrawals in a typical month, according to FRTIB officials, with the October jump to more than 14,000 coming as a result of the 16-day ...

I was thinking about using my Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) as a hardship to pay off the $35,000 loan and other bills, then try to refinance the $70,000 loan again. Answer ...

WASHINGTON (March 26, 2013) -- Senior Army leaders recognize that the Civilian workforce is poised to enter an era where many may face financial hardship in the event of a furlough.

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 ...