Discover how the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers tax advantages and investment options for federal employees, similar to a 401(k), to build their retirement savings.

Understanding each part of your federal retirement can help you plan when and how to retire and avoid surprises.

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 plan counts among its ranks nearly 195,000 TSP ...

With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has long served as a cornerstone of retirement savings for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. As retirement planning becomes more complex, TSP participants are increasingly interested in maximizing their ...

Like other target-date funds, the Federal Thrift Savings Plan’s TSP L Funds are among the retirement plan’s most popular options. The funds, also known as the TSP Lifecycle Funds, accounted for more than $270 billion, a quarter of TSP assets in October ...