Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ryan Eichler holds a B.S.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Boston University. He has ...

Like other target-date funds, the Federal Thrift Savings Plan’s TSP L Funds are among the retirement plan’s most popular options. The funds, also known as the TSP Lifecycle Funds, accounted for more ...

The federal Thrift Savings Plan continued to evolve throughout 2025. Assets for the world’s largest retirement plan crossed $1 trillion midyear, and TSP now serves more than 7.2 million accounts. The ...

Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value in August, marking the first time the program has achieved the feat since January. The small- ...

A staple in employer-sponsored retirement plans, mutual funds can offer instant portfolio diversification. Here's a look at the best overall mutual funds this year.

The best mutual funds to invest in are those that diversify your investment portfolio with a minimum of expenses that can cut into your return.We selected the best mutual funds for 2026 based on ...