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Monthly Returns For June Have Been Updated

noreply@blogger.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?

noreply@blogger.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?

noreply@blogger.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!

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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?

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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.

noreply@blogger.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?

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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?

noreply@blogger.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.

noreply@blogger.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

noreply@blogger.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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A Little Insight from the Poll

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:05:00 +0000

The recent poll survey has shown that 56 percent of the readers believe that 10-25 percent of their salary is an ideal amount to invest into retirement on a monthly basis. If this poll holds true,...

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Try to Collect Profits

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:08:00 +0000

I will watch the Initial Claims report in the morning to determine if I will move back to the G Fund. I think the Unemployment Rate will move the market to much on Friday to make a wise decision. Do...

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Blast Off

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:56:00 +0000

So today might not have been the biggest bull run or pony walk for that matter, but we can say that April is off to an awesome start. Today is a prime example of what we should expect for the rest of...

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Get Ready for the Bull Run!

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:15:00 +0000

Over the past year many of you have noticed that my outlook on the markets have been negative. The times have changed, I think that the markets will be heading higher (MUCH HIGHER) over the next 6-9...

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Timeout

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:52:00 +0000

I just wanted to let all of the readers know that all is well but I am currently on vacation visiting family back in Texas. I have looked at the markets today and notice that my Thrift Savings Plan...

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Watch Out Below

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:29:00 +0000

I can't believe the news. This week will be horrific because of the Financials and Federal Reserve! No need to panic. I will continue my investment in Bear Sterns since I am stuck. It may take me 20...

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Torture for the TSP!

noreply@blogger.com (TSP Blog Editor) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:05:00 +0000

The Thrift Savings Plan Funds (C,S, & I) have been as wild as a roller coaster over the past week. Readers watching my interfund transfer on Tuesday probably are still puzzled. I missed the...

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