Online learning
The TSP offers free recorded webinars, live webinars, and other scheduled training which cover many topics for TSP participants and their beneficiaries. These learning opportunities are hosted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
Recorded Webinars
Our 1-hour recorded webinars are a great way to learn about the TSP and its benefits, and they are always available. Select a recorded webinar from the list below to get started.
Live Webinars
The current live webinar offerings are listed below. To attend, select the topic and available session under “View schedule and attend” and follow the prompts to join. Participants can join only through the “attend” link, and all scheduled start times are listed in eastern time and subject to change or cancellation. If you have questions about TSP webinars, please contact us at training@frtib.gov.
Note: The FRTIB uses Microsoft Teams to deliver TSP online learning. You can access Microsoft Teams through any internet-connected device and attend TSP webinars without a Microsoft Teams account. If your agency or service does not allow access to Microsoft Teams while using a work device, please contact the appropriate office at your agency or service for assistance.
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This webinar introduces the Thrift Savings Plan to new employees and service members. The agenda focuses on the basics of TSP account management. Discussion includes types of TSP contributions, differences between traditional and Roth contributions, and a brief overview of TSP investment funds.
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The future of your TSP account depends on the decisions you make today, and those choices directly impact your retirement income. Join us for this informative webinar as we break down TSP contribution rules, including IRS contribution limits for the current year, updates to catch-up contribution changes, and how these new rules may affect your savings strategy. We’ll also cover the Roth in-plan conversion option and what it means for your long-term retirement planning.
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This webinar provides an overview of the core TSP investment funds. The agenda includes a discussion on basic investment terminology, investing to meet retirement goals, individual TSP funds (G, F, C, S, and I), TSP Lifecycle (L) Funds, and other TSP fund considerations.
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This webinar provides an overview of the TSP loan program. The agenda includes the types of TSP loans (general purpose and primary residence), loan amounts, costs of a TSP loan, and other TSP loan considerations.
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August 11, 2026
- 1:00 pm eastern — Attend
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This webinar provides an overview of the TSP in-service withdrawal options. This webinar covers hardship withdrawals, age 59½ withdrawals, and other withdrawal considerations.
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August 13, 2026
- 1:00 pm eastern — Attend
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This webinar provides an overview of the TSP post service distribution options. The information in this webinar will benefit TSP participants that plan to retire within 10 years and participants that have already separated or retired. The agenda includes discussion of post service distribution options: partial/ full distributions, installment payments, and the TSP life annuity.
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This webinar provides important information to beneficiaries of TSP participant accounts. The webinar includes guidance on how to report a participant’s death, options for spouse beneficiary participants (BPA) accounts, options for non-spouse beneficiary payment options, and other related beneficiary processes.
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September 15, 2026
- 1:00 pm eastern — Attend
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This webinar provides an overview of TSP death benefits for participants. The webinar covers beneficiary designations, the statutory order of precedence, how to report a participant’s death, and TSP beneficiary account distributions.
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September 17, 2026
- 10:00 am eastern — Attend
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This webinar is a special topic covering Roth in TSP. The session will cover Roth in-plan conversions and the new SECURE 2.0 Section 603 Roth as catch-up provision. We will discuss Roth TSP contributions and how Roth affects TSP loans, withdrawals, and distributions. The discussion will also include what beneficiaries need to know about Roth TSP.
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Additional Opportunities
For agency or service representatives who want to schedule a training event, please find instructions on our TSP educational resources page.
