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    Should I Go Ahead with a TSP Account?

    You guys, thank you so much. You have no idea how much I appreciate your input and it's been invaluable to my decision. I'm going to go ahead with the TSP fund (10% of my paycheck) and then see where I end up in a couple years from now. If I'm still with the government, then great. My...
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    Should I Go Ahead with a TSP Account?

    Are there any penalties for the rollover to the IRA? I would start getting the 5% matching contribution, I believe this December. And if I do return to federal employment, could I do a rollover of the funds from the IRA back to the TSP? Would the reward be worth it if I do decide to stay with...
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    Should I Go Ahead with a TSP Account?

    What is the benefit of an IRA? I am really new at this stuff and my parents don't really know much about investing. Would I be able to hold on to my funds if I leave the civilian service if I allocate my retirement savings into the IRA?
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    Should I Go Ahead with a TSP Account?

    Hey Tom, First of all, thank you so much for providing a forum for new federal employees and people with little experience when it comes to savings. It's a blessing for me to have your knowledge for me to tap into. I'm faced with a dilemma. I am 23 years old and am starting my first real job...
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