Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Hello

  1. #1
    JAR
    JAR is offline Newbie
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    1

    Default Hello

    I am new to the site and I am so glad I found it. I will be eligible to retire on 11 Sep 08 with 30 years. I currently have 50% of my TSP in the Lifecylce 2010 and 50% in the I fund? Is this too risky?????

    JAR


  2.  
  3. #2
    kar_crazy's Avatar
    kar_crazy is offline Planet TSP
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    asphault
    Posts
    2,544

    Default Re: Hello

    welcome to MB man your short hope you dont gamble like me i have alot to learn but here is a good place to watch n ask ?

  4.  
  5. #3
    Bullitt's Avatar
    Bullitt is offline Club TSP
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    1,808
    Blog Entries
    41

    Default Re: Hello

    It all depends on how many losses you can handle on your way to gains. Be careful though. The L Funds are designed for a 100% allocation and are an excellent diversification vehicle for the every day investor. Splitting them up defeats the purpose.

    It really all depends on when you plan on drawing from your TSP. Stocks are extremely unpredictable in the short term. 10 years plus they generally will produce better gains than bonds.
    "Don't let your highs get too high and don't let your lows get too low." Bullitt’s Market Blog

  6.  
  7. #4
    EW_ret's Avatar
    EW_ret is offline Retired Tracker
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Virginia, USA
    Posts
    991

    Default Re: Hello

    Welcome to our forums. You can join our Automated Tracker once you have 10 posts. Read the Automated Tracker Rules in my signature. Click Members Ranking to see the current return rankings of our members.

  8.  
  9. #5
    nnuut's Avatar
    nnuut is offline Moderator | TSP Legend
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Boiled Peanut, Georgia, USA
    Posts
    22,005

    Default Re: Hello

    Welcome Jar, best of luck with your investments.
    Norman
    Links Crude Settle$89.90 05-23-2012
    -1.76 loss

  10.  
  11. #6
    ezmoney's Avatar
    ezmoney is offline Team TSP
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Greenville NC
    Posts
    514
    Blog Entries
    4

    Default Re: Hello

    Keep your eye on the mb and see what some of the guru's have to say. Have fun investing.

  12.  

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
S&P 500 (C fund)
[Chart]
1d  5d  3m  6m  1y  2y
Dow Completion (S fund)
[Chart]
1d  5d  3m  6m 
EFA (I fund)
[Chart]
1d  5d  3m  6m  1y  2y
Bonds (F fund)
[Chart]
1d  5d  3m  6m  1y  2y