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❌ The #1 Threat to Your Retirement No TSP Strategy Can Fix
Your TSP balance could double but you'd still be worse off
If you retire with $1.2 million in your TSP, that should be enough… right?
Wrong:
That $1.2 million might only buy what $600,000 would today.
We’re not talking about market crashes.
We’re talking about the slow, silent erosion of purchasing power—the kind you barely notice until it's too late.
Inflation Is Just the Symptom—The Dollar Is the Problem
Even “safe” TSP funds like the G Fund can’t protect you—because they’re tied to the very asset that’s quietly declining… The good ol’ U.S. dollar.
In 1980, $1.00 bought nearly 3x more than today.
Since 2000, the dollar has lost over 40% of its purchasing power.
In retirement, you’ll face 20+ years of compounding costs… but shrinking value.
But federal workers aren’t giving up on the TSP, and nor should you.
They’re just protecting it by diversifying a portion into hard assets (like physical gold) through tax-free rollovers.
💡 Did You Know?
You can legally roll over a portion of your TSP—even while still working—without taxes or penalties!
🔍 Common Questions from Federal Employees
🟨 Can I do this before I retire?
Absolutely. Many federal workers do a partial in-service rollover while still employed.
🟨 Is it taxed?
No. A rollover into a Gold IRA is a tax-free, penalty-free move.
🟨 Do I need a huge portfolio to start?
No. Some start with $10,000–$25,000 just to protect a portion of their nest egg.
(You’ll see how it works—and why more federal retirees are choosing this option.)
This isn’t about panic. It’s about control.
When the dollar quietly loses value, the only way to win… is to own something it can’t erode.
Best,
Federal Wealth Retirement