The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees and uniformed service members, oversees an impressive $845 billion in assets, making it the nation's largest ...

There are a few ways to save for college, and one of the most often used is the 529 college savings plan, also known as a 529 education savings plan. 529 plans have become popular vehicles for college ...

National 529 Day is just around the corner (May 29th), and the top 529 providers are hosting celebratory contests, giveaways, and educational events to spread awareness. A 529 plan is designed to help ...

For many parents whose kids will soon be headed off to college, one of their biggest concerns is paying for their education. Consumer Reports explains how a 529 college savings plan can help and what ...

If you’re shopping for the best 529 college savings plan, you may be overthinking the process. The choice should be simple ...

The more tax breaks you can take in the course of building retirement savings, the better. Though an HSA isn't strictly a ...

If you’re trying to build an emergency fund, save for a vacation, or put money aside for a new laptop, having a savings plan can make it much easier to hit your goal without feeling overwhelmed. First ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

The federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan for service members and civilian employees will allow participants to transfer money from their traditional accounts into the plan’s Roth accounts starting ...

When it comes to financial planning, choosing between a savings plan and an investment insurance plan can be challenging. Both options serve different purposes and cater to various financial goals. In ...

The investments of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program encountered a setback last month, as all but one of the Thrift Savings Plan’s portfolios lost value in December. The ...