American Forces Press Service RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500. TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an opportunity to lower […]
New employees will be automatically enrolled in TSP
August 11, 2010
By April Rowden: Air Force Personnel Center RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — New legislation that called for automatic enrollment of newly hired and eligible civilian federal employees, as well as certain rehires, into the Thrift Savings Plan began Aug. 1. This automatic enrollment feature is in compliance with the June 22, 2009, TSP Enhancement […]
TSP contribution limits set for upcoming year
December 11, 2008
Air Force News Service RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up […]
Savings plan beneficial to troops
April 7, 2008
By Tom Philpott Two of three military members who separate or retire do so without having opened a government-run Thrift Savings Plan account, a benefit that has been available to service members since 2002. Those who depart without an account leave behind a valuable tool they could use over and over again to dampen their […]
Gyros
December 31, 2007
1 lb. ground lamb (beef) 1 lg. clove garlic, pressed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. basil 1/4 tsp. marjoram 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. rosemary 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/8 c. snipped parsley 6 pita pockets 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 onions, chopped SAUCE: 16 oz. sour cream 1 med. cucumber, pureed (puree […]
Thrift savings plan more investor-friendly
October 11, 2005
By Tom Philpott: Military Update The number of active duty and reserve component members enrolled in the federal Thrift Savings Plan will hit a half million this month. Recent improvements could encourage many more to join, say plan administrators. In July, TSP began year-round enrollment, in place of twice-yearly “open seasons.” The open seasons didnít […]
