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New Outlook in Life

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:47:00 +0000

Hello All, I know I have been getting beat down in my Thrift Savings Plan since switching over last week to the two more aggressive funds, but I found an opportunity near-term in the market as a...

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Going Through a Market Correction

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:14:00 +0000

It seems as if the markets have hit a little speed bump this week. After all, the stock market in general has clearly risen off of its low back in March. One promising sign to me is watching the home...

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Find Me on Twitter

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:38:00 +0000

If you are the mobile type, find me at http://twitter.com/tspblog. I will be posting on Twitter along with this site to let everyone know of my interfund transfers.

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Hello There!

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:50:00 +0000

Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am back online. Being in the active duty requires me to spend time dedicated to work, this work was beneficial to me and my family thus allowing me...

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Out of the Office

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:59:00 +0000

I will be leaving for about six months due to advancement opportunities at work. I will continue my post when I return, for now I will be sitting 100% G Fund until I have more time on my...

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How About All of This Mess

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:28:00 +0000

The last couple of months have been overwhelming. I like many other traders do not agree with what is going on but know that it will pass in due time. It has been a while since my last post but like...

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Monthly Returns for July Updated

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:51:00 +0000

As the days continue to drag getting back to double-digit annual growth, I have to keep updating my position and Monthly Returns. Blogging about the Thrift Savings Plan with a limit on Interfund...

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Monthly Returns For June Have Been Updated

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:07:00 +0000

After one of the worst beatings since 2002, I have finally come to my senses and updated my monthly returns. It is hard to blog about the Thrift Savings Plan when nearly all of the Funds are taking a...

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The Worst May Be Behind Us?

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:32:00 +0000

I know that its been awhile since my last post, but I have been riding this downturn in the TSP and have waited for it to move higher. The price of Crude Oil is pushing all of the stock market...

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Interfund Transfer Calling your Name?

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:58:00 +0000

I have decided to make an Interfund Transfer this morning due to the soft markets and higher energy prices. My new position as of the close on 10-Jun-08 will be: G Fund- 0% F Fund- 0% C Fund- 50% S...

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Opportunities Are Everywhere!

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:36:00 +0000

For all of you that worry about the price of oil and gas, please watch this video. Now back to reality, the markets took a "body slam" last week as the money makers took some dollars off of the...

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Returns Updated for the Month of May

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:00 +0000

I have updated my Monthly Returns for the month of May. My goal for the month of June will be at least another one percent, anything above and beyond is "money in the bank." I would like to thank...

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Update to Interfund Transfer

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:37:00 +0000

I have decided today that I will exit the market and find a different entry point. With the price of crude oil on the decline, I have a chance to exit the market and hold onto a quick profit. My...

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Capture TSP Gains Whenever Possible

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:14:00 +0000

Last week I decided to move a portion of my TSP Account into the C & S Funds. As you all know, the markets have done well over the past two trading days. I am going to watch the GDP Numbers...

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Oil Crash Coming?

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:00 +0000

With the quick rise in Oil prices, I have an optimistic view on the stock market now. The equity markets should be ready to fly as oil hits a wall and then pulls back. I have decided today that I...

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What a Busy Week

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:11:00 +0000

I don't know what is worse; finding a good deal on a house or trying to time the stock market for my TSP Account. The last couple of years I have been trying to buy a house out in Southern...

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Something is Not Adding Up Here.

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:25:00 +0000

This may sound ridiculous, but these markets have my brain going nuts. Will someone please explain how it is possible for oil to hit $123/barrel without phasing the consumer? Oh, I know why, because...

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What is going on?

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:07:00 +0000

I have been puzzled with the markets over the past couple of weeks. For whatever reason, the markets continue to keep moving higher without me. If there was ever a time to be in the market, the time...

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How to make an interfund transfer work

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:15:00 +0000

Not understanding how to make interfund transfers and access account information has been a big deal over the past few months because of the markets weakness. As questions continue to flood in...

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I Stand Corrected

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:39:00 +0000

The markets clearly showed a strong bullish signal this week indicating there is plenty of optimism in the United States and abroad. Even with the great run this week, I know with out a doubt that...

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My interfund transfer will have to wait

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:37:00 +0000

The overall reports this morning paired with Intel, JP Morgan, and Coca-Cola earnings, make moving into the market this morning unrealistic. I did plan on moving into the market today but with the...

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Wednesday is Looking Nice

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:51:00 +0000

I will monitor the markets tomorrow and Wednesday morning for a stabilized entry point. If the indicators are right, I will be moving back into the market. Before I make any judgements, I would like...

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On the Right Track for Profits?

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:45:00 +0000

The month of April has proven to be extremely volatile allowing participants of the Thrift Savings Plan to add significant gains if done correctly. One key factor if you decide to make interfund...

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TSP Participants are Already In Trouble.

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:51:00 +0000

I was scanning over the TSP Shareholder's letter today and found that over 500 participants have already been locked out of the online interfund transfers. This situation stems from the two interfund...

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My Game Plan for April

tspblog@gmail.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:01:00 +0000

Readers have been blasting me with e-mail in regards to interfund transfers and login information. The Thrift Savings Plan website provides all of the information that is needed to login to accounts...

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