Articles from the December 11, 2008 edition

Air Force News Service RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from the $5,000 limit set for the last three years. “TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan, which everyone should consider,” said Fran Campbell, a human resources spe...