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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

TSP Funds – One Is Right For You


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As a natural progression in our Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) series, we have to talk about the various investment choices available.  Once a person has decided to invest in a TSP account, they have three decisions to make: how much to contribute, whether to invest in a Traditional or Roth account, and into which TSP… | Read More…

2018 TSP Contribution Limits and How To Organize Those Contributions


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When it comes to the amount that you contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan account, there are two issues:  the federal government’s TSP contribution limits, and how much you feel you can contribute.  Both are important parts of the equation, and understanding them both will help you to make an overall plan for contributions during… | Read More…

Roth or Traditional Thrift Savings Plan Accounts


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Once you’ve decided to open a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, you have to choose between a traditional TSP account, and a new Roth TSP account.  The main difference between these two accounts is when you pay taxes.  If you are familiar with traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAS), you already have a head… | Read More…

Where Should You Start? Right Here


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When I talk to people about their finances, most of them have concerns, and many have questions. The single most common question is, “I don’t know where to start.”  Okay, it isn’t technically a question, but it is still a question.  Thankfully, it is an easy one.  So, where should you start? Whether you are young,… | Read More…

Unemployment for Military Spouses


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Unemployment benefits for military spouses is a very controversial topic.  Some people feel strongly that a PCS move is a perfectly valid reason to receive unemployment.  Other people disagree and think that giving up a job for a PCS move is still voluntary, and should not qualify for unemployment benefits.  No matter how you feel,… | Read More…

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