Go Enter ZIP code or state abbreviation. Although substantial numbers of federal employees have expressed frustration over the delays in upgrading computers for the Thrift Savings Plan, the program has its defenders. Because of problems in bringing online the TSP's new record-keeping system, employees are still limited to transferring money between investment funds once a month.
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I, for one, am quite content with the TSP as it is. The charge included management fees by the contractor, Barclays Global Investors. That prompted two quick questions from several readers. Yes, retirees with TSP accounts who have not begun receiving monthly payments may transfer money into their accounts, the TSP said. No, TSP said.