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, ...

Explore the Safe Withdrawal Rate, including its definition, factors, and alternatives. Discover the role of financial ...

The 4% popular annual withdrawal rule was first formed during a period when interest rates felt relatively stable, and bonds ...

“But what about my RMDs?” That’s the question I’ve heard the most frequently in the context of our research on safe withdrawal rates. For retirees seeking to take a fixed real withdrawal from their ...

This article draws heavily on Bill Bengen’s new groundbreaking safe withdrawal rate research and references his latest updates. Bill was kind enough to review the article and his insights are included ...

The “right” safe starting withdrawal rate is a moving target, depending on equity valuations, bond yields, prospects for inflation, and a retiree’s own life expectancy and asset allocation, among ...

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 ...

The bills, which lack Republican support, also aim to ensure that federal employees have access to TSP loans during government shutdowns. Congressional Democrats introduced bills that would waive ...