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The TSP vs. the IRA: What’s the Difference?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, EA
  • Posted on November 18, 2020February 28, 2025

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and the Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) share many similarities, such…

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College Tuition Waiver for Veteran Dependents at a Glance

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, EA
  • Posted on October 12, 2020July 16, 2021

The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents waives the tuition and fees at any State…

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Which Thrift Savings Plan Is Right For You? Roth Vs. Traditional

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, EA
  • Posted on September 28, 2020March 4, 2025

Having the choice of contributing to a Traditional TSP or a Roth TSP provides you…

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Three Advantages of the TSP

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, EA
  • Posted on June 5, 2020August 29, 2021

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is designed to closely resemble the private sector’s 401(k). Although…

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