Thrift Savings Plan - Military & Civil Service Retirement Plan - Archives

The Thrift Savings Plan is the government and military retirement plan, similar to a civilian 401k plan. This Thrift Savings Plan Guide provides a general overview of the Thrift Savings Plan, including how you can start your TSP account, the benefits of the TSP, pros and cons, how to diversify your investments, and much more.

Tip: Track your TSP and other investments with Personal Capital’s free financial dashboard.

Additional articles you may find helpful (or browse our archives):

Explore our archives for more advanced articles and case studies on managing your TSP account, rolling over your TSP into an IRA, or converting your Thrift Savings Plan into a Roth IRA.

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