Retirement Board Phones In on Thrift Plan Updates
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is holding a meeting on April 22, 2025, to review important reports about investments, budgets, and audits. This meeting affects federal employees who save for retirement through the Thrift Savings Plan, as it helps keep their money safe and well-managed. No immediate changes or costs are announced, but the board’s decisions could impact future retirement savings.
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FRTIB Meeting Reviews TSP Oversight
If you are a federal employee who saves in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will meet April 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET to review participant, investment, budget, and audit reports. The notice says no immediate changes or costs are announced, but the board’s future decisions could affect your retirement savings.
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