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Reply With QuoteJust checked and, in 2008, the wife and I lost 3.78% and 5.81%, respectively.
Originally Posted by Frixxxx
They are green and the made it through 2008 without much of a ding.
Hmmmm.....
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LOL, not so sure I can "represent" here, Frixx. In retrospect, my TSP track record looks like a guy running serpentine wildly, trying to avoid a dog or dodge a bullet!We just entered the TSP tracker in 2011, so time will tell!
I got serious about our TSP accounts early in 2006, after my best friend thumped me on the back of the head (per se) for not at LEAST taking advantage of the the funds matching. Yep, ZERO involvement in TSP and 5 years of missed opportunity. At that time, I stumbled upon Tom's (WONDERFUL) website and, knowing ZERO about financials, jumped in with both feet. And was THAT a disaster!I started daily spreadsheet tracking of TSP fund prices & price changes (along with our CAs and IFTs), noting rate changes, and going 100% F when the TSP board put the lockdown on IFTs. It was rudimentary for sure, but what I needed to match my limited knowledge and understanding at the time.
Well, it's 2011, we just hit $180k on our TSP balance sheet, and we're cool with that; I'm 42 and the wife is 44, so we have a good ways to go before embarking on any kind of retirement. All we can do is plan, because only God knows the future of our individual lives and of our beloved Republic. God help the US, as we watch in living HD a full-scale, multi-faceted attack from the inside out. Plan like you'll live forever, but pack like you'll leave tomorrow.
I know of a few people here at work that practice the "First of the Month" trade.
Basically, they are in 1 day and that's it.
They are green and the made it through 2008 without much of a ding.
Hmmmm.....
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
Re: Christopher's Account Talk
Just checked and, in 2008, the wife and I lost 3.78% and 5.81%, respectively.
They are green and the made it through 2008 without much of a ding.
Hmmmm.....
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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You got off light! Most people's losses were in the 30-40%Just checked and, in 2008, the wife and I lost 3.78% and 5.81%, respectively.
THIS IS WHERE I WOULD PUT SOMETHING TO REPRESENT MY THINKING, BUT THEN THEY SHOW UP!
Tracker = Check my position
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Moved to 50%G, 10%C, 15%S, 25%I off the bounce.
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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Well now, yesterday's IFT attempt didn't exactly work out...still lookin' at 45% S, 55% I as of this morning.
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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OK, let's try this again: IFT attempted for 50%G, 10%C, 15%S, 25%I....
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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ignoring emotions: IFT to 25%C, 50%S, 25%I....
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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I just realized, July 22 was our 22nd anniversary. That collusion of the number 22 was apparently my signal to GO TO G. OH WELL...we're young and healthy, what's ten thousand dollars between us and retirement, right?
If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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Hey y’all!I haven’t posted “in a while” (like, almost a decade now?) ...
I FINALLY started using the TSP Talk (or Tapatalk or whatever this cool app is) on my iPhone vs. the website! - goodness, why did I wait so long?
The markets have been one violent environment since last Weds, and watching that VIX has been mind-blowing. I’m looking for a short term bottom before the next plunge. (i.e. unless the Media’s spin can be neutered - what, are they all in BONDS?)
We can’t fight the Fed, and the headlines are looking like maybe they’ll get involved as soon as this weekend, soooooo ... but I didn’t feel to move from F Bonds to C/S Stocks until now - so now it’s time to see if the ol’ gut is on target! 🥺
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If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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Welcome back Christopher, don't be a stranger.
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Thanks nnuut!
Read any news about the TSP board + more IFTs per month? I MISS the days of unlimited IFTs ... boy did they bring down the sledgehammer on us! 🥺
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If I fail, I'll fail TRYING... TSPCA: G=0% F=100% C=0% S=0% I=0% L Income=0% L2020=0% L2030=0% L2040=0% L2050=0%
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Ditto!Welcome back Christopher, don't be a stranger.
"Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7
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