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A Little Insight from the Poll
2008-04-05 14:57:07
The recent poll survey has shown that 56 percent of the readers believe that 10-25 percent of their salary is an ideal amount to invest into retirement on a monthly basis. If this poll holds true,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Try to Collect Profits
2008-04-03 09:26:49
I will watch the Initial Claims report in the morning to determine if I will move back to the G Fund. I think the Unemployment Rate will move the market to much on Friday to make a wise decision. Do... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Blast Off
2008-04-02 17:43:33
So today might not have been the biggest bull run or pony walk for that matter, but we can say that April is off to an awesome start. Today is a prime example of what we should expect for the rest of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Get Ready for the Bull Run!
2008-03-29 14:33:10
Over the past year many of you have noticed that my outlook on the markets have been negative. The times have changed, I think that the markets will be heading higher (MUCH HIGHER) over the next 6-9... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Timeout
2008-03-25 11:56:54
I just wanted to let all of the readers know that all is well but I am currently on vacation visiting family back in Texas. I have looked at the markets today and notice that my Thrift Savings Plan... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Watch Out Below
2008-03-16 19:44:21
I can't believe the news. This week will be horrific because of the Financials and Federal Reserve! No need to panic. I will continue my investment in Bear Sterns since I am stuck. It may take me 20... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Torture for the TSP!
2008-03-14 21:55:38
The Thrift Savings Plan Funds (C,S, & I) have been as wild as a roller coaster over the past week. Readers watching my interfund transfer on Tuesday probably are still puzzled. I missed the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Big Drop Causes Change
2008-03-11 00:50:52
Due to the substantial loss on Monday, I am taking a high risk and moving all into the market now. We are currently on our fifth consecutive monthly decline in the S & P 500 and I feel it is time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Debt Driving America Down?
2008-03-09 23:36:15
While the U.S. continuously issues more money for credit cards and other debt stacking methods, the International markets seem to look more attractive. I know that many investors are looking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Bad payroll report
2008-03-07 07:40:10
The unemployment rate was better then I wanted. However, the non-farm payroll was pretty bad. This sign is hinting that further weakness in the markets are present and show a nominal amount of risk.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Don't lose patience
2008-03-06 22:06:32
The stock market has been on a wild ride as I predicted. One lesson to learn, have patience and you will succeed. This week has opened up another door for opportunity. Tomorrow, the unemployment... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Interesting Outlook
2008-03-03 21:31:57
My wife and I had a discussion over the weekend about the stimulus package refund check. I asked her what we needed and she said she didn't know. Being a frugal guy and all, I asked her a question... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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February 08 Monthly Returns
2008-03-02 01:22:38
The monthly returns have been updated for TSP Blog. I must say that February was another stellar month. One item to note: Leaving your money put in one Fund will not allow you to outperform the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Trading Trends
2008-02-28 21:23:21
The volatility in the market have many people hoping that we are revving up into a rally. Do not be fooled when we have a couple of days in an upward trend. On a technical basis, we need to revisit... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Need to Roll Out
2008-02-25 21:19:27
Friday happened to be an outstanding day in terms of a short-term rally. I have decided that I will move back into the G Fund on Monday to keep my gains for the month of February. Over the next... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Knocking Out More Gains
2008-02-20 22:27:46
The time that everyone has waited for has arrived! After spending much needed time with the family over the past week, I am back on my "game" again. Other than politics, there has not really been... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Tax time is not that bad after all....
2008-02-11 21:18:26
The tax season has fallen upon us once again and my children have saved the day. While majority of my refund check has already been spent on the kids at ShopWiki, I plan on still setting money aside... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


The time has come....
2008-02-07 22:02:37
The markets have been extremely volatile over the past few days. I have decided after watching the markets and doing some evaluating, spreading across all 3 aggressive funds may not be a bad idea.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Finally Positive!
2008-02-04 20:50:15
After one of the roughest months in half a decade, I still pulled out a gain. As a matter of fact, if I stay put in the G Fund I will be up near 2% for the year by the end of Februrary. By now... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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For the love of money
2008-01-31 19:02:22
I am going to sit on the sidelines tonight! The markets have once again taken a bullish run just as I had predicted. Today, money makers managed to save the worst loss for a January in U.S.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


February should be Green!
2008-01-27 15:57:04
We finally finished with an up week for the S&P 500. Ok, well it was only 0.3% but it is better then a loss. I must say that this month has been extremely oversold. Watch for the bounce this week... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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My View
2008-01-21 12:33:16
The New Year has been a "bad year" for many investors including myself. I am thankful that I have not been fully vested since the top of the market last year. Many readers are shooting me e-mails... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


The Markets are Unbelievable
2008-01-15 16:53:15
Seems like we are in for a rough ride, I will stand my ground for the month of January. The past few weeks have been surreal, the market drops day after day. Why am I still sitting in the C Fund? I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Moving over to the C Fund
2008-01-10 22:23:42
Give us a Break Anytime our Federal Chairman assures us that the government is ready to take an "substantive additional action", I must say that I will side with him any day. The markets have been... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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New Update
2008-01-08 16:23:09
I have decided to take a conservative 35%- S Fund and 65%- G Fund position this morning. If we have another substantial pullback this week or next, I will move more into the S Fund. Have a wonderful... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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My Game Plan for April
2008-04-08 01:07:12
Readers have been blasting me with e-mail in regards to interfund transfers and login information. The Thrift Savings Plan website provides all of the information that is needed to login to accounts... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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TSP Participants are Already In Trouble.
2008-04-09 23:29:38
I was scanning over the TSP Shareholder's letter today and found that over 500 participants have already been locked out of the online interfund transfers. This situation stems from the two interfund... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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On the Right Track for Profits?
2008-04-12 01:58:44
The month of April has proven to be extremely volatile allowing participants of the Thrift Savings Plan to add significant gains if done correctly. One key factor if you decide to make interfund... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Wednesday is Looking Nice
2008-04-14 23:35:21
I will monitor the markets tomorrow and Wednesday morning for a stabilized entry point. If the indicators are right, I will be moving back into the market. Before I make any judgements, I would like... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


My interfund transfer will have to wait
2008-04-16 10:52:24
The overall reports this morning paired with Intel, JP Morgan, and Coca-Cola earnings, make moving into the market this morning unrealistic. I did plan on moving into the market today but with the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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