TSP investments begin 2026 in the black
The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program began 2026 on a positive note, with each of its investment portfolios posting gains in January.
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Roth in-plan conversions available in your TSP
As of January 28, 2026, you have the option to convert money from your traditional TSP balance to a Roth TSP balance through a Roth in-plan conversion. This transaction is available in My Account.
How federal employees can protect a spouse in retirement
Planning for retirement involves more than picking a last working day or exploring new goals and hobbies. It also means understanding how your retirement choices affect your spouse if unexpected events arise.
OPM – Peeling the Onion on Federal Retirement Processing
Ensuring public servants can retire with confidence, dignity, and timely benefits is one of OPM’s most fundamental responsibilities and it’s an area where we’ve been driving real improvements.
Questions and answers about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation
This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, such as who may be eligible to claim the deduction, including federal employees, and where to find supplemental information on eligibility and other rules.
Signals of a slowdown: What federal employees should do with their TSP right now
With some economic signs raising the caution flag, now is a key moment for federal employees to take a calm, strategic look at how their Thrift Savings Plan portfolio is positioned
Federal retirement inventory reaches another new high
The Office of Personnel Management now has over 50,000 applications still awaiting a finalized annuity
There’s a new Thrift Savings Plan benefit
The Thrift Savings Plan will allow participants to convert traditional funds to Roth funds within their TSP account beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28.
CFC’s solicitation period extended to Jan. 31
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has extended the Combined Federal Campaign’s solicitation period until Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
OPM touts digitization efforts, blames outdated tech for retirement delays
The Office of Personnel Management is addressing what have become growing concerns in Congress over the significant delays in federal retirement processing this year.