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by Lee Radcliffe (Author)
The Thrift Savings Plan is a tax-advantaged individual investing vehicle for U.S. military personnel and federal government employees. With among the lowest fees in the business and government matches of up to 5% of participant contributions, it is also one of the greatest mechanisms through which to build long-term wealth in the world The 2nd edition of "TSP Investing Strategies," published in early 2020, features significant updates and 50% more material to the best-selling 1st edition published in 2011. While many books cover various topics related to personal finance and investing, very little has been written specifically on investing in the TSP or on how to incorporate investing in the various TSP funds with one's overall financial goals. This 2nd edition examines 100+ years of investing in stock and bond indexes similar to those in the TSP over rolling 20-, 30-, and 40-year periods and implications for TSP investors in any market environment. Drawing from a structured examination of long-term market data, "TSP Investing Strategies" provides context for investing during major market swings, from euphoria to market crashes, as well as average time it takes for a buy-and-hold investor to recover following major market declines. The book details approaches for individual participants to determine their own mix of investments based on personal risk tolerances. The book also examines the impact of dollar-cost averaging, the importance of reinvesting dividends, compound growth and the 'rule of 72, ' correlation coefficients among the TSP funds, structured approaches to rebalancing funds over time, and approaches to debt management and 529 college savings plans, among many other topics. And in a new "Strategy VI," the 2nd edition also details important and potentially money-saving topics related to insurance, wills and trusts, and online and TSP account security. An extremely accessible, easily understood primer that simply and precisely explains the options and what they mean, "TSP Investing Strategies," 2nd edition, establishes a comprehensive road map for TSP investors to build greater wealth over the long term. This is the go-to book for anyone currently serving in the U.S. military or federal government, and for friends and family service members as well
