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Understanding The Thrift Savings Plan, By Todd Carmack

Understanding The Thrift Savings Plan, bTodd Carmack

TSP thrift savings planThe TSP is the Federal Government’s retirement account

If I asked 20 federal employees, “How much does the government match for TSP contributions?” I would get several different answers.  The correct answer is 5% if you’re a FERS employee.  

Providing education is the most important part of my job and I enjoy the benefits that truly educating my clients can bring them.

One of the most important pieces of advice I can provide to employees is to make sure you are contributing a minimum of 5% to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).  Free money is hard to come by and if you’re contributint to your TSP its about the same as giving yourself a raise just by doing the smart thing!  Example:  If your salary is $51,450 a year, your 5% contribution is $2572.50 a year and the government will match that figure, which means you will have a total $5145 in contributions to your account – not to mention any TSP fund performance.

Knowing your TSP investment options (TSP Funds) is also vital.  Here are the six options:

TSP G Fund – government securities

TSP F Fund – government, corporate and mortgage backed bonds

TSP C Fund – Large/mid cap U.S stocks

TSP S Fund – small cap U.S stocks

TSP I Fund – international

TSP L Fund – lifestyle funds (which is a combination of G,F,C,S, & I)

As for contribution limits, for those age 49 and under, you can contribute a maximum of $17,500 a year.  For those who are 50 and above, you can contribute an additional $5500 a year.

About the Author:

Todd Carmack,

Glendale, Arizona

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