Training Course Syllabus:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Participation Webinar

1-Hour CareerTrack Webinar

As a Federal employee or a member of the uniformed services, you're provided with a number of financial options to help you fully prepare for retirement. The Thrift Savings Plan is just one avenue for savings and investments that can help lead you to your retirement goals. But understanding the criteria for eligibility and contributions can be overwhelming, and, with such a vast array of options, decision-making can seem downright scary. Are you confident that you have the knowledge and familiarity you need to make the best possible decisions regarding your financial future?

A key component to a comfortable and worry-free retirement is financial security. In order to achieve that goal, it's imperative you have a handle on your options for investing, that you understand where your money is going, and that you're setting aside enough money to retire in a way that allows you to maintain your desired lifestyle. If you're unsure of the financial jargon that comes with retirement planning or hesitant about making the right decisions, you’re not alone.

Are you confused about how much to invest, if you can afford it, and how it will all add up in the end? As a Federal employee, you're eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). This retirement benefit, established within the Federal Employees Retirement System Act of 1986, provides an option for increasing retirement income by contributing to a long-term savings and investment plan. It offers similar types of savings and tax benefits that employees of private corporations would receive through plans such as a 401k. But if you’re unable to fully understand how to read, analyze, and interpret all of the stipulations of the TSP, you might be missing out.



Ask yourself these questions:

• Have you been told about the TSP, but you don't know how to enroll?
• Does your heart start racing when you're given financial projections of what you should be contributing in order to retire "on time"?
• Would you like to assess whether you're investing enough, but you don't know where to start?
• Are you nervous because you don't know all of the variables when it comes to making decisions about your financial future?
• Do you have family members who are relying on you to secure their retirements, as well?
• Should you roll over your TSP into an IRA — and if so, when should you do it and what are the advantages?

If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, this powerful program is one you can't afford to miss! In just one hour of training with our FERS/CSRS expert, you'll discover the ins and outs regarding the TSP and how it can help you face the challenges of retirement planning. You'll learn about the advantages of agency contributions and whether or not you're eligible for such benefits. You'll also uncover options for obtaining a TSP loan and making withdrawals from your account.

Who will benefit?
This information-packed program is essential for all Federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve, who want to take charge of their financial future and successfully prepare for retirement!



Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Participation will teach you the advantages of establishing, contributing to, and maximizing the benefits of this key retirement tool. In just one hour, you will learn to:

• Understand the use of the TSP as an integral part of your retirement plan, and learn strategies for maximizing its growth
• Recognize the four contribution types
• Know the difference between individual and lifecycle funds — and which will work better for you
• Differentiate the three primary asset classes within the TSP
• Build an investment approach that really works
• Discover the real cost of the TSP loans — and how many you can have active at one time
• Determine the withdrawal option that's best for you
• Identify the most influential factor of investment performance

Don't continue to let the TSP jargon and numbers intimidate or confuse you. With the tips and strategies provided in this program, you'll be able to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses within your budget, track your investments, analyze your contributions, predict future activity, and make better overall decisions. Acquire critical information that will improve your understanding and working knowledge of Federal benefits — and secure your financial future starting today!

 

WEBINAR Start Time: 1-Hour CareerTrack Webinar

2 pm Eastern
1 pm Central
12 pm Mountain

11 am Pacific
10 am Alaskan
9 am Hawaiian

 
Webinar and CD (Save $50!) - US $248
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Webinar CD Only - US $199

Q&A Session

Immediately following the Webinar, the phone line will be opened up to conference participants who wish to submit questions to our speaker, time permitting.

Seminar Summary:

Understand and accurately interpret the benefits, rules, and features of the federal Thrift Savings Plan to successfully prepare for retirement (see full course description)

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