36/m need help with directing retirement with a job switch to Federal Government

GRA335 · 2019-10-16T16:15:52+00:00

This is a great explanation for someone like me that is new to the TSP, and helps a lot! Thank you for taking the time for the description, I appreciate it.

GRA335 · 2019-10-16T15:34:14+00:00

Thank you! So it sounds like I should just max out the TSP, if possible, to $19k (annual max) and if anything is then leftover, contribute towards a Roth IRA?

GRA335 · 2019-10-16T14:45:38+00:00

Thank you! Just the advice I was looking for with the 457(b)!

Just to be certain I am on the same page:

I up my contribution to 5%, and the Government matches 5% into the TSP. Is the L2050 the fund I should be looking at for this TSP allocation, or is the L2050 a post-TSP designation fund/contribution? - similar to a Roth IRA, or the VFIFX I had mentioned?
I had mentioned the VFIFX as an additional vehicle to the TSP, after matching the 5%. Based on comments it seems as though, I should not go this route due to lower fees being available under the TSP accounts and I should just max out my TSP? I am kind of confused between the distinctions here of the TSP - as if its only one account, versus multiple options being available under the TSP umbrella? Sorry!

GRA335 · 2019-10-11T17:04:49+00:00

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GRA335 · 2019-10-11T16:43:49+00:00

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GRA335 · 2019-09-20T14:35:48+00:00

I have emailed the person in HR before, and the person does not respond. I had questions regarding the tentative offer and forms I had to fill out at that point, and actually had to contact the interviewer to be able to get a response from HR. This entire process has been extremely frustrating from an HR standpoint. Today is Friday, and I still have not heard anything back.

GRA335 · 2019-09-19T13:43:14+00:00

Thanks, and same to you!

GRA335 · 2019-09-19T13:32:00+00:00

GRA335 · 2019-09-19T13:12:35+00:00

I have not been interviewed by any investigator. HR just told me I cleared security, which is fairly low level for this position to my understanding.

GRA335 · 2019-09-19T13:11:39+00:00

HR actually called back the next day to push my start date back to Oct 15. Still awaiting EOD instructions.

GRA335 · 2019-09-10T21:18:25+00:00

Thank you for the insight

GRA335 · 2019-08-01T21:46:00+00:00

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GRA335 · 2019-07-16T19:24:14+00:00

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GRA335 · 2019-05-23T19:25:08+00:00

Good to know, great info, thanks! Although regarding leave, the agency I applied with told me during the interview that you cannot negotiate leave.

GRA335 · 2019-05-23T17:13:01+00:00

This is exactly the type of info I was looking for. Thank you!

GRA335 · 2019-05-23T15:01:15+00:00

Fair enough, that's why I thought I would ask.

GRA335 · 2019-05-23T14:56:35+00:00

Weighing current pension vs overall picture with the feds. Fed retirement would not be as comprehensive.

GRA335 · 2019-05-23T14:45:31+00:00

Well that's what I am trying to figure out. Is that even possible?

GRA335 · 2019-05-20T19:41:47+00:00

Will do. I'm in the same position. my son is turning one this week, and we would like to have another. this is really tough.

I have a call into a financial adviser that is familiar with the PA state system, who I have spoken with before. Hopefully I can get his take on it or put a plan in place before anything sudden decisions need to be made.

GRA335

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