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    Griffin Account Talk

    I havenot been on for a while. But I thought I would put in my 2 cents. I have reallocated my old monies and new monies. I am now 20% C, 40% S and 40% I. I have seen a dramatic growth in my TSP since doing so, what does everyone think? Still have about 7 yrs. till mandatory retirement. I...
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    Getting Nervous

    imported post Well I pulled my money out of the "I" fund and re-allocated it to the "F", "C", and "G"and "S". Presently I do own a home in CA. which as appreciated quite handsomely. But you always wonder about the Realestate bubble here in Ca. The prognastigators say that the homes are 50% over...
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    Getting Nervous

    imported post 57 is the mandatory age for the Border Patrol. I heard though that when you retire from the Patrol, you can not access your TSP without a penalty until your 59 1/2. Not sure though. BP 4 life! rich
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    Getting Nervous

    imported post Thank you all for the advice. Man you guys are a wealth of knowledge! I will be re-thinking my current allocations. By the way I'm 49 yrs old and have to retire at 57. But correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think that I can access my TSP until I'm 59 1/2, correct? If this is true...
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    Getting Nervous

    imported post Hey everyone, hope you all are doing well. I am a little concerned with my TSP. I guess the price of Oil really has me worried about the future. Currently I am contributing 50% to "C" - 25% "I" and 25% "S". As for what I call "old money" which is currently sitting in my account...
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    Close to retirement

    imported post I would say that anytime you are 5 years or less away from retirement, you should start to get a little conservative. TSP is a program which works on time. The more time you have the more aggressive you can be. Saying that I feel that it is time for you become less aggressive. If...
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    Interfund Transfer 12/27 for 12/28/04

    imported post Tom, I really do appreciate you taking time to answer my questions. Thank you very much! I will continue to monitor this website and try to learn as I go, you have been a tremendous help. Here is wishing you and everyone else on this site a very happy and SAFE New Years! rich :^
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    Interfund Transfer 12/27 for 12/28/04

    imported post Tom, Would you consider me a short term investor or long term? I still have a little over 8 years to mandatory retirement. I'm going till I'm the ripe old age of 57. Thanx for everything, rich:^
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    Interfund Transfer 12/27 for 12/28/04

    imported post One more thing. I ha ve 19.43% in G, 40.29% in C, 20.33% in S and19.95% in I. Don't know if this helps or not. ;) RICH
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    Interfund Transfer 12/27 for 12/28/04

    imported post I'm allocating 50% C, 25% S, 25% I. Hope it is the right thing to do. I have seen a nice increase in my account, thanx to everyone's input. You all have been a real help to me. Lets hope for a positive 2005! Question? How often should we be thinking about making interfund...
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    Interfund Transfer 12/01 for 12/02/04

    imported post Your allocations sound good. I'm doing the same. :dude:
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    Interfund Transfer 12/01 for 12/02/04

    imported post Hi there, I am new to this website but so far I am really enjoying it. I do have a question though. I am 48 yrs old and plan on staying with the government till I'm 57 at which time I will be forced to retire. I have been investing in my TSP for 14 yrs now, the funds have grown to...
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