The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension provides a reliable paycheck every month. So a retired United States ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ryan Eichler holds a B.S.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Boston University. He has ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...

A 56-year-old GS-13 federal employee covered by FERS, with 28 years of service and $940,000 in the Thrift Savings Plan, can ...

The first two provide streams of income meant to last a lifetime along with survivor benefit options, while the third provides more flexibility. The evidence that federal employees have done an ...

To submit a question, e-mail USA TODAY reporter Christine Dugas at: cdugas@usatoday.com The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings plan for federal employees If you contribute combat pay, ...

Comprehensive guide explains the January 1, 2026 changes to TSP catch-up contributions, in-plan Roth conversions, and updated contribution limits — and outlines how federal workers can use rollover ...

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

Many federal employees trust their official pension projections when planning retirement, but experts warn those estimates ...