tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post3393539330463414585..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: Performance - 1st Quarter 2013Robert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-34254467409272070002013-04-14T07:47:27.361-04:002013-04-14T07:47:27.361-04:00But if someone does not stay in 20 years they cann...But if someone does not stay in 20 years they cannot pull the money out. Even if someone does stay in 20 years in the military, they lose the chance to continue contributing to the TSP which can hinder future progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-7416686202238174342013-04-11T08:24:29.814-04:002013-04-11T08:24:29.814-04:00I am a fan of TSP. It offers the right funds at th...I am a fan of TSP. It offers the right funds at the lowest cost. BlackRock manages the funds, not the program. Because they lend shares it lowers costs - it isn't "ripping off" participants.<br />If you saw some of the 401 (k)s managed by insurance cos. and the fees they charge I believe you would embrace the TSP.diy investorhttp://rwinvesting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-60521573207116286692013-04-06T03:04:20.323-04:002013-04-06T03:04:20.323-04:00Hello, I just read Andrew Hallam’s book and I want...Hello, I just read Andrew Hallam’s book and I want to get started in investing however I am torn between going with a company like Vanguard or sticking with the military's TSP program. I am 25 years of age and currently serving in the US Military. The Military TSP has some incentives and downfalls. First off you have the IRS limit similar to the 401(k) on how much you can contribute annually,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-812587792591136622013-04-02T12:59:51.509-04:002013-04-02T12:59:51.509-04:00A nice first quarter..... almost looks like a full...A nice first quarter..... almost looks like a full year's return.The Grouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355057736314451831noreply@blogger.com