I suppose it depends upon the fund availability in the 401(k) plan. But the situation is this: If you have the TSP available to you, you're an employee of the government (generally speaking), so unless you have another job or are self-employed on the side, you have the TSP and that's it. Of course, your spouse could be employed elsewhere, as well, and in that situation, I'd recommend maxing out both plans where you can.
Hope this helps -
Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:20 pm
domskynetlabs Full Member
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all military are eligible for it but you must elect to use it by filling out a form and submitting it to your admin unit I just wish I knew more about the funds someone might of been lying when he said he made 50 dollers a month from the investment return
Fri Dec 17, 2004 4:18 pm
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How many dollars per month isn't relevant until you know how much he had invested. Percentage of return, sustained over a period of time, is what is important.
My experience with the funds in the TSP are that they are quality funds, at relatively low cost - in other words, good candidates for long-term investments. I'd recommend that you take advantage of the program if you can.
Hope this helps -
Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 4:40 pm
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9% basepay and 100% of all bonus pays is all you are allowed to contribute. i'll sign up monday and look into what funds to use
