New member introduction

[peterson82]

Hello, everyone! I just recently started working for the government, and just had my first 5% put into my tsp account.

I am living in DC, although the city is new to me. I am originally from Jersey, which is only about 5 tolls, and 5 traffic jams away. (Sometimes it feels like you pay to get stuck in traffic).

I am in forecasting... which, actually, has nothing to do with the weather.

From what I am 'hearing' in the forums it is a good time to start out. What would be your Short/Long term plans if you just started putting money into your account?

 

[Guest2]

Welcome to the Board new member from Jersey who lives in DC !
I too am from Jersey. Camden County actually. You just started
working for the Gov't and found this place quickly ! GOOD FOR YOU !
I wish I had was that smart 18 years ago ! Listen, there's a lot to
read on this Message Board, a lot to learn and a lot of good people
to help you along the way. Good Luck and be careful in DC. After all,
I hear there's ,,,,,,shhhhhhhh,,,,,, Politicians and lawyers in that area! :nuts:

 

[nnuut]

Welcome peterson82.
Best of luck
Norman

 

[tsptalk]

Welcome peterson82!

I just did the NY to DC toll booth show myself. Unreal.

 

[EW_ret]

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[Gumby]

Welcome and good luck with your retirement savings.

 

[Show-me]

Any time is a good time, welcome and good luck!

 

[peterson82]

Thanks all. I will probably take time to soak in as much information as possible. I don't have much knowledge of finance, etc. But, hopefully, I'll be able to contribute eventually.

I think the first thing I'll look into is using DCA with my TSP. I am not totally convinced I want to use that strategy... perhaps I'll mix strategies until I get a better feel for returns.

 

[Guest2]

Thanks all. I will probably take time to soak in as much information as possible. I don't have much knowledge of finance, etc. But, hopefully, I'll be able to contribute eventually.

I think the first thing I'll look into is using DCA with my TSP. I am not totally convinced I want to use that strategy... perhaps I'll mix strategies until I get a better feel for returns.

What ever strategy you decide on, it MUST be a strategy that accepts
good days and bad days and the one YOU feel most comfortable with.
You have a lot of time to absorb major down swings in the market. The
L-Funds may be something you'd like to become more familar with, If you
haven't done so already.

 

[nasa1974]

Welcome aboard. There are a lot of very smart people on the MB. Many you can eventually call a friend.

 

[FogSailing]

This is a great MB...Glad to have you with us..

FS

 

[ATCJeff]

Welcome

 

[Frixxxx]

Good Luck in DC and this board.

I've been gov't 6 years as a civilian with TSP + <9 Active AF (no TSP):suspicious:, and now in the AF Reserve, which means I get to have 2 TSP accounts....yippee!.

I'm glad I'm on this site...It helps me a lot! I'm sure it will help you too!


But add something if you are in the know!!!!!

Frixxxx