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  1. Thread: Rube's Back!

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    Rube's Back!

    Years ago I followed TSPTalk nearly daily, then sort of disappeared for a few years. I'm back and retired now. I see a few familiar names are still around here. A few aren't.:(
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    Re: Milemarkers

    That latest move of mine on 02-03-14 COB appears to be a huge mistake, at least in the near term. Not sure what I'm a gunna do now!
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    Re: Milemarkers

    Totally out of character for me, but I moved to 100% F this morning effective COB today. I have about 3/4 an hour to change my mind.
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    Re: Birchtree's Account Talk

    Birch, Regarding that "Boat to Europe" blogpost: What was that fund you mentioned many months ago that held only the Eurozone equivalent of S&P's 100?
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    No Birch, I'm a male Rural Mail Carrier, in these here Green Mountains working out of the VT. state capital, Mightypeculier since '87.

    Just looked at my 2013 year end TSP figures, and for the...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    IFT effective today after close:
    10% G
    30% C
    30% S
    30% I
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    I have to put together a short, simple, concise, mini article for my Vermont Rural Letter Carriers quarterly magazine about the TSP and am looking for some help here in this forum. I'm thinking: THE...
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    Re: Milemarkers

    OOPS! Maybe a moderator could re-title this and move it to Rube's account thread for me. Please
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    Milemarkers

    Looking back through my old posts, I see that my TSP balance crossed into 6 figures in the fall of 2009. Yesterdays action puts me past a new mile marker of double that.:)
    20%G
    20%F
    20%C
    20%S...
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    Re: Birchtree's Account Talk

    I read the article regarding bonds. However, what do you think about holding some "TIPS" in the form of Series I Bonds?
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    It's been a long time since I posted anything on here. I have made an IFT and allocation change request today effective COB Monday.
    20G
    20F
    20C
    20S
    20I
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    Re: Post Your "12-Month Personal Rate of Return"

    Yep, I looks to me that June hasn't closed out yet. I wonder if the formula for personal rate of return is exactly the same as the PIP or personal investment performance figures that are generated...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Navigating this site since the recent change has been challanging for me. However, I remain unchanged in my opinion that I should view my investment window 20 years out and subsequently remain...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Checked my TSP.gov site this morning and I was down $250 so far in this second quarter of 2011, all from S Fund losses. Today's action should take care of that.

    My 2008 losses were substantial,...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Thinking I might celebrate a bit tonight, I went to the freezer and pulled out a Frenched rack of Lamb code dated in May 0f 2010 @ $14.99 Lb.

    Current price for that rack of lamb from the same...
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    Re: Birchtree's Account Talk

    I'm not educated on the wave stuff yet, but this bull has treated me well. When the S&P dropped below 750 and I had been 20% in all five funds for years from good advice for long term investors with...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Spring rains, mud season here in VT, and I smell some bull manure. Nice to be in.:cheesy:
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    Re: KevinD's Account Talk

    I'm 61 years old, been doing rural carrier mail full time for about 15 years after 9 years part time, under FERS. Unlike most of my coworkers, I really like my work and perceive myself as a pertinant...
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Stickypants startin' to feel better today
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    Re: jpcavin's Account Talk

    Yep, that squable in the I_T strategy thread caught me by supprise!
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    Re: Rube's Account Talk

    Thanks BT.
    I talk TSP and post TSP related info on the bulletin board at work, but most folks ignore it. A few do not even contribute to get the free matching. Unbelievable!
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    Re: Show-me Account Talk

    I agree, but this bull keeps charging upward and mom and pop (and me) are wondering where can they stash their dough and not be beaten up by inflation. Looks to me like global corporations, including...
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    re: Intrepid_Timer's PUBLIC Account Talk

    Rename it, the one open to public view, Milkman's Account Talk
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    Re: amoeba's Account Talk

    me too
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    Re: Frixxxx's Account Talk!

    Charter is a good idea-- Fairly steep learning curve before a suitable purchase or maybe fall into taking care of somebody elses boat at their expense while they are away for extended periods. I love...
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