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Your TSP Account – What to Think About When Nearing Retirement or Considering Leaving the Government

Sept. 8, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board developed a program titled “Your TSP Account – What to Think About When Nearing Retirement or Considering Leaving the Government,” which will be viewable below as of Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. ET.

This event was created during World Investor Week and is open to all federal employees and members of the uniformed services, and is designed for those who may be considering retiring or leaving federal service.

The program covers the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) post-service distribution options, tax withholding information, IRS required minimum distribution rules and the IRS early withdrawal penalty. Discussion also covers investment risk and fees, the common red flags of investment fraud, how to check out a financial professional and questions to ask when thinking about moving funds from the TSP.

How to Attend

You can attend this program by viewing the video on this page anytime after October 3 at 2 p.m. ET. There is no need to register for the webcast.

For More Information

Address all substantive TSP and investment questions to the sources below:

  • For questions about your TSP retirement, please go to the TSP website or call the TSP’s ThriftLine at 877-968-3778 to speak to a TSP expert.
  • For investment-related questions, go to Investor.gov or call the SEC’s investor assistance line at 800-732-0330 or email Help@SEC.gov
  • For webcast questions or other technical problems, email Webmaster@sec.gov.
  • If you have questions about the program not addressed above, please contact Outreach@SEC.gov.
  • For more information on World Investor Week, see the SEC’s World Investor Week page.

Last Reviewed or Updated: Oct. 2, 2023