Overview:
This course provides federal employees with a comprehensive understanding of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and its role in retirement planning. Students will learn how to manage contributions, invest wisely across TSP funds, and make informed decisions about loans, in-service withdrawals, and account distributions. The course also covers strategies for projecting retirement income, evaluating lumpsum, installment, and annuity options, and understanding survivor benefits to optimize long-term financial security.
Key Skills You’ll Learn:
- TSP Fund Management: Understand investment options, L Funds, and the Mutual Fund Window, and learn strategies for balancing risk and return.
- Contribution Optimization: Maximize payroll withholding, catch-up contributions, and rollovers from other retirement plans.
- Withdrawal Planning: Analyze lump-sum, installment, and annuity options, including tax implications and timing strategies.
- Loan and In-Service Withdrawal Knowledge: Navigate TSP loans and withdrawals to meet financial needs while staying compliant.
- Survivor Benefit Planning: Evaluate death benefits, survivor annuity options, and coordination with other retirement income sources.
