Federal Thrift Council to Chat Retirement Savings on Phone Call
Published Date: 10/7/2026
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Summary
The Employee Thrift Advisory Council (ETAC) is meeting on October 20, 2026, to discuss important updates about your federal retirement savings plan. If you’re a federal employee or retiree, this meeting covers investment reports and participant experiences that could affect your savings. You can listen in by phone or online, and even send in your questions or comments before the meeting!
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