Federal Retirement Board Gears Up for Another Meeting on Thrift Savings
Published Date: 3/14/2025
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Summary
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will hold a phone and online meeting on March 25, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET. They’ll review last month’s minutes, check on investments, and discuss reports that affect federal employees’ retirement savings. This meeting helps keep your retirement funds on track with no immediate money changes but important updates coming.
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