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The '''Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)''' is a defined contribution [[pension]] plan for United States government civilian employees and members of the uniformed services.  It was started in 1987 as a major component of the [[Federal Employees Retirement System]] (FERS), the overhauled retirement system for new Federal employees.

The '''Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)''' is a defined contribution [[pension]] plan for United States government civilian employees and members of the uniformed services.  It was started in 1987 as a major component of the [[Federal Employees Retirement System]] (FERS), the overhauled retirement system for new civilian employees.

All employees and uniformed members may enroll and withdraw from the TSP at any time, as often as desired.  However, only civilian employees under FERS are eligible for matching contributions.

All employees and uniformed members may enroll and withdraw from the TSP at any time, as often as desired.  However, only civilian employees under FERS are eligible for matching contributions.