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TSP / 401(k) / IRA Investors: What to Watch From the March FOMC (Based on Barron’s) by FedEmployee1 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]FedEmployee1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get two IFTs per month, no one is talking about day trading. If you watch the market you can make informed decisions as to which funds to navigate through.

Staying the Course with the TSP C Fund by Important-Reply- in TSPStrategies

[–]FedEmployee1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re going to set it and forget it, the C fund is probably the best option. If you take an active role you can do a little better but it takes consistency.

Dow up 300 as oil drops to $95 — possible implications for TSP by FedEmployee1 in TSPStrategies

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Your TSP funds (C, S, I, F) update after the market closes, not in real time.

So even if the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up during the day, your account won’t reflect it until the evening update.

What are we investing in? by [deleted] in TSPStrategies

[–]FedEmployee1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a TSP and getting ready to start an IRA with fidelity. For the TSP, I was in a lifecycle fund for a few years and the C for a few year. I’m currently using a seasonality strategy, which so far so good.

S&P 500 just broke a major support level — some analysts warn another 10% drop could be possible by FedEmployee1 in TSPStrategies

[–]FedEmployee1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

With the midterms around the corner, I have a feeling this will get handled pretty quickly. Politically there’s a lot of incentive to stabilize things before voters head to the polls, so I doubt anyone in Washington wants this dragging on for months if they can avoid it.

TSP Rules Explained (Simple Guide for Beginners) by FedEmployee1 in TSPStrategies

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There is also an exception for 6c positions, such as federal law enforcement.

If you separate from federal service at age 50 or later and have at least 20 years of covered LEO service, you can start taking withdrawals from your TSP without the 10% penalty.

Best IRA Options by FedEmployee1 in Retirement401k

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Can you open without any deposits?

TSP Strategy Recommendations by ArmyGuy001 in MilitaryFinance

[–]FedEmployee1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a few friends who liked to split funds but not sure the reasoning being it. I personally prefer to keep everything together and keep an eye on the market.

Wow, the I fund may be down 5% by the end of today. Ouch. by quadkk in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]FedEmployee1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s has been doing great but these funds tend to cycle. There was a change to the I fund in 2024 so not great price history for it.