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As a natural progression in our Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) series, we have to talk about the various investment choices available.  Once a person has decided to invest in a TSP account, they have three decisions to make: how much to contribute, whether to invest in a Traditional or Roth account, and into which TSP… | Read More…

When it comes to the amount that you contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan account, there are two issues:  the federal government’s TSP contribution limits, and how much you feel you can contribute. Both are important parts of the equation, and understanding them both will help you to make an overall plan for contributions during… | Read More…

Once you’ve decided to open a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, you have to choose between a traditional TSP account, and a new Roth TSP account. The main difference between these two accounts is when you pay taxes. If you are familiar with traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAS), you already have a head… | Read More…