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TSP or IRA in Retirement? 12 Differences

Should you keep your TSP or roll it to an IRA in retirement? Twelve differences that matter for federal retirees, from beneficiaries to withholding.
Four Things Federal Retirees Can't do With TSP

Things Federal Retirees Still Can’t Do With TSP (and One That Changed Recently)

Three TSP limits that still affect federal retirees, plus the big change: in-plan Roth conversions are now allowed.
Is the TSP Cheap?

Is the TSP Cheap? TSP Expense Ratios Compared

TSP fees are low but not always the lowest. The latest TSP expense ratios, how they compare with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, and what matters more.
Odd Aspects of TSP

Odd Aspects of TSP

The TSP is simple and low cost, but some rules frustrate retirees. Which odd aspects still apply, and two the TSP has finally fixed.
TSP in Retirement

TSP in Retirement: Annuity, Keep It in the TSP, or Move to an IRA?

What to do with your TSP when you retire: buy a TSP annuity, keep your money in the TSP, or transfer to an IRA. Pros and cons of each, updated.
Smart Actions in a Market Downturn

Smart Actions in a Market Downturn for Federal Employees

Don't move your TSP to the G fund. Eight things federal employees can actually control when the stock market drops.
Move to the G Fund

Should You Move Your TSP to the G Fund When the Market Drops?

Thinking of moving your TSP to the G fund in a market drop? Two questions to answer first, what history shows, and better moves to make.
What Do It Yourselfers Get Wrong

What Do-It-Yourselfers Get Wrong About Financial Planning

The mistakes I see most often from do-it-yourself investors, plus two questions to decide whether DIY financial planning is worth your time.
All TSP Funds Can be Bad

All TSP Funds Can Be Bad: Is the TSP the Best Place for Your Savings?

Before picking a TSP fund, ask whether the TSP is the right place for the money. Asset location, how each account is taxed, and each TSP fund's risk.
A Good Advisor Will Tell You "No"

A Good Advisor Will Tell You “No”

Why an advisor who challenges you is worth more than one who always says yes, with real examples from TSP, debt and college decisions.