What tools do you use to keep track of your TSP?
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Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:31:43 -0500What tools do you use to keep track of your TSP?
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SGT(P) Private RallyPoint MemberTue, 23 Feb 2016 09:31:43 -05002016-02-23T09:31:43-05:00Response by SPC Paul Jennings, J.D. made Feb 23 at 2016 9:44 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just use the TSP website. Honestly, unless your attempting market timing, there isn't much reason to check it that often. It's a long term investment so I simply allocate it based on my risk preference (I dislike their age based portfolios) and reallocate every year if needed.SPC Paul Jennings, J.D.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:44:34 -05002016-02-23T09:44:34-05:00Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Feb 23 at 2016 10:10 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Although not an indicator of what will happen in the future, from say 1986 to 2013, the return of stock, bond, and secure government was the same at the end of 27 years. During that time, there were three instances where bailing out of stocks to G Fund and then back would pay big time. Those are the ones you want to hit. There were good indicators on them. I tended to bail about 6-9 months early but didn't want the pucker factor to rule my life. Got two of them right (Energy and Housing busts, sat a touch too long on dot.com and lost 4%). So many look at tinkering frequently with long term portfolios and become blinded to the bigger picture. There's a time to prune the tree and a time to chop it down. Keep your ax sharp.CAPT Kevin B.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:10:46 -05002016-02-23T10:10:46-05:00Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 1:43 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I tried using SigFig (great app if you have a 401(k), IRA, Individual account). But it doesn't seem to update my TSP. I personally look every afternoon on the TSP's website. Not sure if there is a way (comment if you know), but see what exactly is in each fund, as in tickers.SPC(P) Private RallyPoint MemberTue, 23 Feb 2016 13:43:56 -05002016-02-23T13:43:56-05:00Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 2:30 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Also, as everyone else has mentioned, TSP is a long term investment. Unless you are about to to take distributions from it, you shouldn't have to worry. The market itself over the past 100 years has been going into the same directionSPC(P) Private RallyPoint MemberTue, 23 Feb 2016 14:30:52 -05002016-02-23T14:30:52-05:00Response by SFC David Davenport made Feb 23 at 2016 4:32 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gentlemen before assuming you are smarter or luckier than everyone else read the following link. Of note look at the return of the individual investor to their own investments. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/invest-on-your-own.asp">http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/invest-on-your-own.asp</a> <br />And for those wanting to time the market look here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2014/04/24/why-the-average-investors-investment-return-is-so-low/#274959d063a4">http://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2014/04/24/why-the-average-investors-investment-return-is-so-low/#274959d063a4</a><br /><br />I am not saying it can't be done but on average the masses are not being successful at managing their own investments or timing the market. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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SFC David DavenportTue, 23 Feb 2016 16:32:43 -05002016-02-23T16:32:43-05:002016-02-23T09:31:43-05:00