Recent content by Aaron27

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    Tax Exempt Contribution --> Roth TSP

    Yeah, I definitely would not have made any contributions while deployed if it would have meant that it would turn tax-exempt funds into tax-deferred savings. But I'm sure the reason they implemented the tax exempt scheme is to avoid a situation where some participants have an absolute...
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    Tax Exempt Contribution --> Roth TSP

    This is a rather technical question, but about 80% of my current TSP holdings are tax exempt and not just tax deferred, as a result of the contributions being made when I was in a combat zone tax exclusion area. When the Roth TSP option finally gets implemented, do any of you know whether or...
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    Why the lag?

    Thanks, I appreciate the comments. And admittedly I'm not an expert so I am eager to be educated. I guess part of my frustration comes from not understanding the nature of electronic transfers of money. I know that DFAS sends an electronic transfer to my bank of $x,xxx.xx and associated with...
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    Why the lag?

    You're splitting hairs on the mid-month pay deal. You may think I don't get paid, but I promise you, the numbers in checking account change in the positive direction. And I would venture to guess that pay is earned on a pro-rated basis. You don't earn $0 per day from the 2nd through the...
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    Why the lag?

    I am in the military and I generally believe the TSP is a good deal and I'm glad to have access to this benefit. However, I am irritated with the delay between when money for TSP is deducted from my paycheck and when it is actually put into my account (and the "shares" are actually purchased)...
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    Poll results: are people crazy?

    Hi, new poster, so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I saw the poll on the main page today where people are asked "If the TSP added one new fund, what kind of fund would you like to see?" Majority answer "Gold/Metals" and many say "A bear fund (short)" then oil and other commodities. 1%...
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