A thrift savings plan (TSP) hardship withdrawal allows federal employees and members of the uniformed services to access their retirement funds in times of severe financial need. To qualify, ...

Since the late 1980s, federal retirement has consisted of three basic components. Feds who qualify for full retirement can expect their pension, known as their annuity or Basic Benefit, calculated by ...

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., this week introduced new legislation aimed at making it easier for federal workers to take advantage of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program to help ...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Roth TSP distribution may not be subject to income tax and a 10% penalty under certain circumstances. Tax-free Roth Thrift Savings ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP® ...