White House’s controversial ‘woke’ ESG consideration will damage retirement plans

Title: Biden's ESG rule will 'hurt America's retirement security,' GOP lawmaker warns

Article Snip: "For decades, those standards have said investment decisions must be guided by the goal of maximizing the return on those investments. However, the rule from Biden’s Labor Department said investment plan fiduciaries can consider companies that prioritize climate change and other social issues as they invest. ...this bill disapproving this Department of Labor regulation that would steer Americans into lower-performance, higher-fee, less-diversified portfolios… because whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, we think most Americans don't want politics to be a factor in allocating their capital and determining whether or not they're going to have a secure retirement," the Kentucky congressman said. Barr further argued that Biden’s threat to veto the bill when it gets to the president’s desk will "hurt America’s retirement security.""

Reference: www.foxbusiness.com
ESG vs TSP, ESG limits investment profits, TSP,

For Feds, Net Worth Is More Important Than Income

Title: For Feds, Net Worth Is More Important Than Income

Article Snip: "...Here are three big reasons why you should focus on your net worth more than your income..."

Reference: www.govexec.com
Net Worth vs Income, TSP, Mortgage Debt,Retirement Debt,

TSP Tax Deferred vs. Tax Exempt

Title: TSP Tax Deferred vs. Tax Exempt

Article Snip: "...Federal employees hired after July 31, 2010, have 3 percent of pay is deducted from every paycheck into the TSP account, and each government agency contributes 1 percent of pay. The agency also contributes 3 percent in Agency Matching Contributions. If hired before August 1, 2010, the TSP receives 1 percent equivalent pay contributions from the individual agency. His agency contributes up to 5 percent in matches..."

Reference: smallbusiness.chron.com
TSP

What You Don't Know (But Should) About Your Thrift Savings Plan

Title: What You Don't Know (But Should) About Your Thrift Savings Plan

Article Snip: "...You can have both a traditional and Roth TSP at the same time, and there’s an interesting caveat: the government’s matching contributions can only be made into a traditional TSP, so even if you only contribute to a Roth TSP, you will still have both types of accounts (and the added benefit of some tax diversification)..."

Reference: www.forbes.com

50-something feds dodge TSP tax bullet

Title: 50-something feds dodge TSP tax bullet

Article Snip: "...Federal workers who are 50 and older (and those who aspire to someday reach that it’s-not-as-bad-as-it-sounds age bracket), dodged a big bullet last week in the pending tax bill worked up by the Senate. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) proposed, then withdrew language that would have eliminated the..."

Reference: federalnewsradio.com

Worried about possible retirement changes? 3 pieces of advice from a federal financial planner

Title: Worried about possible retirement changes? 3 pieces of advice from a federal financial planner

Article Snip: "...Yet with roughly 45 percent of current TSP investments in the low-return, low-risk G fund, many federal employees are missing an opportunity to invest more heavily in higher-risk funds that may offer a higher return, Klingler said. “In most cases, investing 100 percent of your money in the G fund is not the best choice,” he said. “When you hear the word ‘risk,’ a lot of people think zero risk is the best. That’s not the case. In most cases, you want to have risk, because with risk, comes reward. You want to have the appropriate level of risk that matches your risk tolerance and your investment time horizon..."

Reference: federalnewsradio.com
TSP, Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), G Fund, Risk and retirement,

80 Percent Rule for Retirement

Title: 80 Percent Rule for Retirement

Article Snip: "...The “80% Rule” is a good guideline for those a long way from retiring who want to, at a minimum, retain the standard of living they had before retirement. Many financial planners suggest that 80% of your pre-retirement income will give you a retirement standard of living that is substantially similar to your pre-retirement standard of living. This is based on three assumptions: First, you will not be paying payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) or making pension contributions (CSRS or FERS). For most federal employees, these mandatory taxes and contributions take 8.45% ..."

Reference: www.fedweek.com
TSP, Retirement, CSRS vs FERS, Social Security,

The Thrift Savings Plan has huge advantages for participants.

Title: The Great Retirement Plan Every Federal Employee Should Use

Article Snip: "...the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP for short. The TSP has many features that are similar to what a 401(k) offers, but it also gives federal workers key advantages over most 401(k) plans. Let's look more closely at the Thrift Savings Plan and what makes it such a great option for those who are eligible..."

Reference: www.fool.com
TSP

Federal retiree TSP and pension information you should consider

Title: Federal retirees with pensions should keep some liquid assets

Article Snip: "...Your Thrift Savings Plan assets are what many call “the third leg” of retirement security: liquid financial assets that supplement your Social Security and pension income. You are entirely correct in your concern about converting your TSP assets..."

Reference: www.dallasnews.com

TSP Roth investments skyrocket

Title: Investments swell in TSP Roth funds

Article Snip: "...The number of Thrift Savings Plan participants with Roth accounts swelled to 51,354 in September, the board governing the plan said Monday...."

Reference: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Roth, TSP

Thrift Savings Plan--essentially, the 401(k) plan for federal government workers

Title: The Government's Retirement Plan Has Appeal, and a Few Holes, Too

Article Snip: "...In a recent survey, 86% of the government workers who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan--essentially, the 401(k) plan for federal government workers--said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the plan. ..."

Reference: morningstar.com
TSP, Federal Employee Retirement,

TSP Summary

Title: U.S. Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Aug. Summary

Article Snip: "...the federal employee retirement thrift investment plan summary for Aug., according to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. ..."

Reference: www.bloomberg.com

OPM: Retirement planning for the federal employee

Title: Planning for Retirement

Article Snip: "...It’s never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly. Here you will find information to help ensure your retirement starts well. ..."

Reference: www.opm.gov
Retirement planning for the federal employee