In September 2025, TSP stock funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% , and the I Fund jumped 3.16% (25.34% YTD), driven by a steady ...

The average processing time for federal retirement applications has increased to 76 days, up from 70 days in August. This rise comes as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prepares for an anticipated surge of 35,000 ...

When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many federal agencies funded by annual budgets must suspend operations. This results in a “shutdown furlough,” during which employees are either placed on unpaid leave or ...

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced that starting in January, participants will be able to convert their traditional TSP balances into Roth balances. This new feature gives federal employees and retirees another tool for managing ...