"Lurker" Joining the Fray....

[Stoplight]

Oops, sorry about that. I thought maybe you wanted to be in the "spotlight"

Naw....no spotlight for me (just yet !) I'm still trying to understand the lingo here ! There are way too many folks here that understand this stuff, and provide great advice to us newbies...my approach is to read 'em all, and go with what makes sense to me (and my gut !) It's a great site....

I've done a few IFTs too, based on info from the folks here....and it's done me good ! Raised my YTD return from ~8% to over 10%, but you can lose it just as quickly Guess that's the nature of the beast !

Good luck with your investing !

Stop....

 

[PEP]

....but that's "Stoplight", not "Spotlight"

Hey....maybe that'll get ME up to 10 posts !

Stop....

Oops, sorry about that. I thought maybe you wanted to be in the "spotlight"

 

[PEP]

I've done a couple of IFT's since I joined but have not had any luck.

 

[nnuut]

Welcome spotlight, I'm still trying to figure out what to do and reach my 10 posts.

Welcome to the Message Board PEP, when you reach 10 posts you may subscribe to the AUTOTracker to track your IFTs and Percent of gain or loss. Read the rules and follow the instructions. Best of luck!
Norman
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=113427&postcount=1

 

[Stoplight]

Welcome spotlight, I'm still trying to figure out what to do and reach my 10 posts.

....but that's "Stoplight", not "Spotlight"

Hey....maybe that'll get ME up to 10 posts !

Stop....

 

[Stoplight]

Welcome spotlight, I'm still trying to figure out what to do and reach my 10 posts.

Thanks, Pep ! Glad to help you reach the magic number

Stop...

 

[PEP]

Welcome spotlight, I'm still trying to figure out what to do and reach my 10 posts.

 

[Stoplight]

Thanks for the "welcome", nnuut, whitemingo, Frixxxx, Show-me, EW, and James ! I look forward to learning.....

James : Unusual case, perhaps ....quit, but eventually eligible for retirement

I just got burned out at my last job. I have enough years to pull a pension, but only when I turn 60 (7 years)....I let my pension money ride rather than cash out. Right now, I'm mulling over my options, including the possibility of going back to the Feds, but in a different agency/job/location.

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[James48843]

Welcome Aboard, Stoplight-

Did you quit your fed job, or are you retired?

Different strategies depending on the answer- and how long before you need your money.

Nice to have you aboard- this is the place to learn.

Good luck, and happy investing....

 

[EW_ret]

Welcome to our forums. You can join our Automated Tracker once you have 10 posts. Read the Automated Tracker Rules in my signature. Its been recording our members' IFTs and returns since August 31st. Click Members Ranking to see the current return rankings of our members.

 

[Show-me]

Welcome the the fray and good luck!!!

 

[Frixxxx]

Welcome, look through the man TSP Talk Forums for thread titles that interest you. If things aren't clear, ask. I signed on in February and have learned tons. Good Luck!

 

[whitemingo]

Stoplight,

Welcome. Read the boards and find those who have investment stategies that you are comfortable with. There are folks here from conservative to aggresive when it come to investing. Good Luck.

 

[nnuut]

Welcome to the Message Board Stoplight!! Money, Money let's make more!! That's one of the things this Board is about.
Norman

 

[Stoplight]

Hello, Talkers !

Found this Board after quiting my Fed job in September....Enjoying all the comments, advice, and "learning opportunities" on what to do with my FERS/TSP balance (although I don't yet understand 95% of what I read )

Stoplight....