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  1. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    All,

    We are here once again. We've been in country for about two months now. However, I may be leaving before the year is out. I'm going back to homestation and clear installation and heading out...
  2. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    All

    Me and my men are finally back from a 1 yr deployment in one piece:D! Actually we are 3 weeks short of 1 yr. However, we're grateful to be home for Xmas to spend with family and friends. I...
  3. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    James and others

    Thanks for the advice. Due to my circumstances and not much time on hand, I will IFT from G to either L2040 or L2030 fund next week. I need to do more reading and research on...
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    Re: hello, Active Army

    Anthony

    Wow! So you're about to go on a 4th tour, your Roth/TSP accounts must look nice with 3 yrs of previous tax-exempt contributions. Thanks for the info on the other thread. Take care.
  5. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    JTH

    You're right about the comment of decent gains and substantial losses. Thanks for the protection of the G-fund. With 8 yrs left in the Army, I'm playing catch-up on retirement savings. Thus,...
  6. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    PessOptimist and others

    I've been here for 7 months now and so far been contributing 60% ($2379 mo) of base pay for a total over $16600, all in G-Fund(mistake). I should've allocated to C,S,I or...
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    Re: Should I Move?

    That's a great article and something to think about before making decisions.
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    Re: AD Military Maxing out TSP

    nnuut, thanks for having me. I'm reading more and more of these threads every chance I get to gain knowledge and insight on basic and simple investing.
  9. Thread: new member

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    Re: new member

    lol, if 12% is what he averages on returns and gives me advice on how to get there, then heck yes he can be my big brother.:D I'll be satisfied with 6-8% on returns in this market.

    nnuut, that...
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    Re: AD Military Maxing out TSP

    air4cedude or anyone else for that matter outstanding job of maxing TSP. Sounds like you have a hold on financial management.
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    Re: Preserve TSP Account during downturn

    Rod or others,

    This is interesting and sounds like it makes sense, but I'm trying to visualize it. Can you or others go a little more in detail as to why this is a wise technique?:confused:
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    Re: Roth TSP Mentioned

    On the military side, if this proposal became official, more military members would definitely contribute. However, traditional 20 yr retirement pension could change because of this. We would love...
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    Re: imported post

    This is an interesting old thread I pulled up. Over the next year, I may fall into the category of buy and hold contributor due to limited computer use. Maybe I'm ignorant, but not much of a fan of...
  14. Thread: new member

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    Re: new member

    Welcome and happy New Year! I'm trying to gain 10 posts as well to get on the tracker.:D
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    Re: hello, Active Army

    Rod, I got it and totally agree and understand where you are coming from regarding diversifying. Like so many others, I'm trying to buy as many stock shares as possible while the prices are low....
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    Re: hello, Active Army

    Thanks for the sound advice! I'll take heed to as why one need to diversify. My reason behind the allocations I made are to take advantage of the low prices of C, S, and I funds. Therefore, try to...
  17. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Re: Iraq bound

    KevinD, thanks. Have a happy New Year!
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    Re: hello, Active Army

    Thanks again all, I will refer this site to my colleagues. It seems majority of members and participation here are current or former federal employees/ retirees. I applaud ya'll for taking advantage...
  19. Thread: Iraq bound

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    Iraq bound

    Hello, everyone. I just posted an introduction in the new member section and wanted to come here as well. We will depart for Iraq soon for a year long deployment. While deployed my plans are to max...
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    hello, Active Army

    Hello, everyone! I been lurking around for about a month now and want say thanks to all who contribute this wealth of financial information and knowledge.

    Ultimate goal at retirement is to be in...
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