Iraq bound

[tsptalk]

You are probably right OMA. We need to be more aware of the great things the military is doing on foreign soil so that Americans can be safe at home. Too bad the media ignores you guys too, that is unless something goes wrong.

Thanks for your service!

 

[nnuut]

You are probably right OMA. We need to be more aware of the great things the military is doing on foreign soil so that Americans can be safe at home. Too bad the media ignores you guys too, that is unless something goes wrong.

Thanks for your service!

Our Military is the BEST and we really appreciate what you are doing, been there!!

 

[8_percent]

All

Me and my men are finally back from a 1 yr deployment in one piece! Actually we are 3 weeks short of 1 yr. However, we're grateful to be home for Xmas to spend with family and friends. I want to express thanks and acknowledge the brilliant members of this site. The information shared and provided at TT gives one a roadmap to financial independence. In 2009, financially I met the goals I set out to accomplish. In 2010, I want to contribute more, so I'll add 5k ee bonds to my plan. My investments are conservative due to retirement w/pension from military. What are your suggestions and advice. Thanks!

2009 goals
1) TSP - contributed over 16.5k
2) RIRA - contributed 10k to his/her
3) I-bonds - purchased 5k

2010 goals
1) TSP - 16.5k
2) RIRA - 10k
3) I/EE bonds - 10k

 

[tsptalk]

Welcome back 8 percent! Thanks for your service!!

 

[WorkFE]

Welcome home 8% glad you all are home.
Have a great well deserved Holiday.

 

[nnuut]

LIkewise 8%, good to have you back!

 

[OMA]

Welcome back and a big THANK YOU for all that you did in service to your country.

Sorry -can't assist w/ your questions. I have my own problems (losses) - would hate to add to someone elses.

Good luck in the upcoming year - stay safe.

 

[8_percent]

All,

We are here once again. We've been in country for about two months now. However, I may be leaving before the year is out. I'm going back to homestation and clear installation and heading out to the career course early next year. In regards to TSP, prior to arriving myself and others promoted and encouraged soldiers in the unit to the maximize what they could afford to TSP. Obviously others recommended the Roth IRA. In which I'm a huge fan of as well. The wife and I are zoomed and focused on contributing the max to TSP/Roths. Obviously, having a diversified retirement plan is probably the right answer. I recently changed my IFT to L2040, but consistently contribute monthly allocations to stock funds C,S,I (34/33/33). Also, in 2011 I switched from buying I/EE bonds to contributing to a taxable account USAA's S&P 500 and Mid Cap funds. USAA is also the same brokerage we have our RIRAs with. I like the idea of having all accounts under the same roof. The wife and I still debate whether that's the right answer or not. Can anyone give me additional tips or advice? Thanks

2011 Goals:
1) TSP - 16.5k (L2040)
2) RIRA - 10k (USAA- TR 2040)
3) Taxable - 5k (USAA - USSPX/USMIX)

 

[tsptalk]

Hey 8 percent. Good to hear fom you again. I have 4 different accounts with Scottrade. I never gave it much thought as to being less safe that way or not. Maybe I should think about it. Let's see what others say.

 

[Birchtree]

My new son in law had a USAA account all in mutual funds that were basically slow mode - I made him a portfolio with ten different stocks all on dividend reinvestment. His account is now on auto-pilot and always working. You have mutual funds in TSP so branch out into individual stocks for faster gains over time with the Roth or any other accounts. It's a risk on economy.