Q. I’m recently retired from the federal government. I have currently made no changes to my TSP, leaving everything in my account. Is it generally a good idea to leave your funds in the TSP or should I consider rolling it over to an IRA?
Also, what is your opinion of a variable annuity?
A. It is generally better to leave your money in the TSP as long as possible. It is the best retirement investment environment there is. In my experience, variable annuities are one of the WORST investment propositions you’ll find. Avoid them unless a trustworthy (competent and free of conflict of interest) analysis proves otherwise — something I have yet to see happen.
