Consistently high blood pressure can weaken and damage arteries, opening the door to plaque buildup. High blood pressure has no symptoms, so itâs important to get checked. If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mm Hg, talk with your doctor about strategies to lower it.
(2) Second open season rule governs both employer and agency contribu-tions for all employees hired after January 1, 1987 through December 31, 2000. (3) Employees appointed during the period January 1 through June 30, 2001 could elect to contribute during the May 15 through July 31, 2001 open season. (4) Employees appointed on or after July 1, 2001, had a 60-day window to elect to contribute. After the window closed, they reverted to the normal open season rules.
With Roth TSP contributions, you make contributions with after-tax income by paying taxes up front. During retirement, you receive qualified Roth distributions tax-free. The traditional TSP lets you make contributions before taxes are taken out of your income and then pay taxes on withdrawals. The Contribution Comparison Calculator provides a side-by-side comparison of traditional and Roth contributions to help you assess whether Roth TSP might be right for you. Keep in mind you may choose to contribute all, some, or none of your contributions to the Roth TSP.