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Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month.

The RFP tells researchers what the agency wants to fund. For example, the NSF’s Education Core Research program currently only funds projects focused on STEM learning.

A thrift savings plan is considered a qualified retirement plan. This means it meets IRS requirements for tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, similar to a 401 (k) plan.

The TSP plan consists of 16 investment offerings, with five individual funds and 11 lifecycle/target-date funds. Navigate via the page menu on the left for fund highlights and performance results ...

Learn about the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, a retirement plan for its employees. As with a 401(k), contributions and earnings are tax-deferred.

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 ...

The Thrift Savings Plan's (TSP) recent announcement that it would be offering five new Lifecycle Funds caught my attention. Even though the "L" funds have been available since 2005, not everyone ...

Lifecycle Funds, sometimes referred to as L Funds, are a diversified mix of funds that are allocated based on your expected retirement date. So, if you plan to retire in 2035, you can choose the L ...

Lifecycle Funds were introduced in 2005 to make it easier for TSP investors to automatically reduce their risk exposure as they get closer to retirement. In 2012, the Roth TSP became an option.