Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value in August, marking the first time the program has achieved the feat since January. The small- ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement plan for federal employees and uniformed service members, is the nation's largest defined contribution plan, with seven million participants and over $845 ...

The federal Thrift Savings Plan continued to evolve throughout 2025. Assets for the world’s largest retirement plan crossed $1 trillion midyear, and TSP now serves more than 7.2 million accounts. The ...