March 2009
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Both bonds and stocks too risky
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2009/03/15 by
Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]
We pick the mix of investments that maximizes the expected returns while not exceeding a fixed maximum risk. In the past month, we’ve made a little bit of money while each of the three stock funds has lost about 10 percent. In a single month. Despite the recently publicized “rally”. Stocks have moved up a [...]
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“Phenomenal job.”
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2009/03/13 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
Congratulations on establishing a website that gives clear guidance to TSP investors. Phenomenal job. - S.B. I have been following your advice for several months now and am very pleased with the guidance. -W.O.
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“Clearly explained.”
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2009/03/03 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
Awesome response. That is the first time the situation has been clearly explained. TSP should make note of this and publish. Thanks! -J.N.D.
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Accumulating shares and paper losses
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2009/03/03 by
Alex, [FAQ]
Question. I am confused about the use of the terrm “shares” within TSP literature. As stock prices drop, I often hear people say that their TSP losses are merely “paper losses” because they are accumulating shares. Is this correct? Response. What a great question. There is so much confusion on this issue. So many people [...]
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“Impressed. A reasoned mathematical approach.”
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2009/03/02 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
I have just signed up for your service and I am impressed with your performance. Clearly, you have managed through the last two bear markets very well. Thanks for your service. I will always prefer a reasoned mathematical approach compared to depending on some guru! -P.J.
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Bonds shaky, stocks resume freefall
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2009/03/01 by
Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]
We pick the mix of investments that maximizes the expected returns while not exceeding a fixed maximum risk. In the past month, we’ve made a little bit of money while each of the three stock funds has lost about 10 percent. (That’s in a single month!) Until early this month, many people were, once again, [...]