The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program began 2026 on a positive note, with each of its investment portfolios posting gains in January. The international stocks of the Thrift ...

The federal Thrift Savings Plan continued to evolve throughout 2025. Assets for the world’s largest retirement plan crossed $1 trillion midyear, and TSP now serves more than 7.2 million accounts. The ...

You may know that the government will match your contributions, up to 5% of your military basic pay, to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) if you are covered under the Blended Retirement System (BRS). This ...

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a federal government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. The purpose of the TSP is to provide retirement income. The TSP is a defined contribution plan.

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