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Tax-deferred (“Traditional”) retirement accounts allow individuals to save for retirement by making contributions while they are working, and deferring taxes on those contributions, along with taxes on any earnings to a later date, usually in retirement. Federal employees have their Traditional TSP through their employer, and many also open Traditional IRAs (Individual Retirement Account) on their own. By deferring taxes, individuals can save for the future and allow their in

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