New Member Here

[INVSTSMRT78]

All - this is my very first post! Woohoo! Yippee! Did I make any money yet! No! Darn! O-well. Just thought I'd say hello. I'm a new (4yrs this October) Government employee. Looking to get in the game early in hopes to maximize my returns in the long run! I thank you now, in case I forget, for helping me along the way! Thanks folks! Look foward to making some money with you! :D :D :D

[XL-entLady]

Welcome! I've only been aboard a couple of months myself, but I hope you like it here as much as I do. Lots of very smart people with humor and valuable insights on investing and on life. Enjoy!

Lady

[nnuut]

Welcome to the Board INVSTSMRT78, BEST OF LUCK!!
Norman:D

[kar_crazy]

welcome and G L :D

[Guest2]

WELCOME :nuts:

[EW_ret]

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[tsptalk]

Welcome to the board INVSTSMRT78! Hope we can help.

[Fivetears]

Hey INVSTSMRT78! I checked; INVSTSMRT1 though 77 & 79 - Infinity is still available on Toms server. :nuts: :D
Welcome to our world. GL :)

[INVSTSMRT78]

Thanks everyone. I don't know much about the market, but am willing to learn; especially since my money is involved. Appreciate the warm welcomes!

[Show-me]

Welcome and good luck!

[James48843]

I predict we may have another newbie yet tonight-

I ran into someone in Lenscrafters tonight, and told them all about TSPTALK while waiting for my glasses.

You here yet? ???


Welcome....register and sign in, and come out and learn!

[tsptalk]

Cool! The more, the merrier!

[INVSTSMRT78]

So, I tell you, reading the TSPTalk site is great! I understand more about allocations, and the funds. Still working on the lingo.

This is where I am today:

Allocations:

G Fund: 40%
F Fund: 0%
C Fund: 30%
S Fund: 15%
I Fund: 15%

Invested:

G Fund: 90%
F Fund: 0%
C Fund: 10%
S Fund: 0%
I Fund: 0%

Not really sure what to do after this. I try to keep up, but not really sure what to look for. I was orginally in the L fund, but wanted more control!

I understand we now only get two IFTs to other than the G fund every month. I understand that we can have multiple IFTs if we're dumping $$$ from other Funds into the G Fund.

Thoughts? Oh, and please tell me if this is inappropriate to ask!

Many Thanks!

[Guest2]

"Still working on the lingo"
You'll find many sites that offer Definitions of Investment Terminology, or ask. When I started, DCB was new to me.
(Dead Cat Bounce)

Contribution
Allocations: FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM YOUR PAYCHECK
G Fund: 40%
F Fund: 0%
C Fund: 30%
S Fund: 15%
I Fund: 15%

Invested: CURRENT MONEY IN EACH FUND
G Fund: 90%
F Fund: 0%
C Fund: 10%
S Fund: 0%
I Fund: 0%

"I was orginally in the L fund, but wanted more control"
IT WOULD BE WISE TO HAVE THE BASICS UNDER YOUR BELT BEFORE
YOU TAKE TOTAL CONTROL OVER YOUR TSP.

"I understand we now only get two IFTs to ALL FUNDS than BACK the G fund THEREAFTER every month"
CORRECTIONS ADDED

THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE LEVEL SHARED BY THE MEMBERSHIP
WILL TAKE TIME AND PATIENCE TO TRUELY UNDERSTAND. ITS ACTUALLY
GOOD PRACTICE AS YOUR INVESTMENT DECISIONS WILL REQUIRE THE
SAME. TAKE YOUR TIME, ASK AS NEEDED AND HAVE A LITTLE FUN ALONG
THE WAY. YOU'LL FIND IT REWARDING. (sorry about caps,,,wasn't yelling)
;)

[INVSTSMRT78]

Looking forward to it! I have a measly 26yrs left.

[Guest2]

I envy you ! My young padawon. It took me 15 years to understand and
care enough to become as involved as you are now. If only you knew the
power of the,,,,, etc,,,,,, Good Luck and stop by my thread to say hello
once in a while !