Maximizing Your Thrift Savings Plan Contributions In A Combat Zone

Doug Nordman

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  Quick review:  the military’s Blended Retirement System offers matching contributions to your Thrift Savings Plan, and in 2018 you can contribute up to $18,500. Your contributions can go into your Roth TSP or into your traditional TSP (or in any combination of the two up to a total of $18,500). As long as ...

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CampFI And Camp Mustache Are Worth Your Time (And Money)

Doug Nordman

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          It’s that time of year again: people are looking at meetup dates and their travel budgets. They’re wondering why in the world anyone would want to spend hundreds of dollars to talk about financial independence. You’re not the only person wondering about ...

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How to Maximize the BRS If You Decide to Opt-In

Doug Nordman

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[This post is brought to you by Dan, who’s done a lot of data runs with the BRS calculator.  His new website KeepInvestingSimpleStupid.com is freshly launched, so please check on its progress! If you’re interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, then see our posting guidelines.] Welcome to January 2018! ...

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Thrift Savings Plan Contributions In A Combat Zone With The Blended Retirement System

Doug Nordman

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A reader asks: I'm in the National Guard. I'll be deployed for about 45 days into a combat zone. I'm signing up for the BRS and I'm contributing my 5% in order to get the DoD's 5% match. I'm employed in the civilian world by a corporation that contributes 6% of gross pay into my 401(k). I can also make 415(c) ...

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“Should I Opt In To The Military’s Blended Retirement System?”

Doug Nordman

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[This post is brought to you by Dan, who's done a lot of data runs with the BRS calculator.  His new website KeepInvestingSimpleStupid.com is under construction, so please check on its progress! If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, then see our posting guidelines.]     ...

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Coping With The Fear Of Investing

Doug Nordman

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[This post is brought to you by Patrick Weinert, who knows how fear and uncertainty can disrupt even the most logical investing plan. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.]   I’m Patrick Weinert, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, and I ...

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