Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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They're not rules really, more like guide lines anyway.
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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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Those of you that moved already, keep something in mind: you have until noon tomorrow to cancel a move. The IFT cutoff time is noon and takes effect at that day's COB. Up until noon, you are allowed to change, or cancel, any IFT submitted to the system.
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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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I moved to G early (last Thursday). Seemed like way more down side than upside with the tax reform vote.

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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I was thinking about moving, but it seems that anytime I ever try to outguess the system (whichever one I am currently following) I end up regretting it.
I am really trying to follow the plan here as far as the timing goes...As far as going 100% with the chosen fund...I am not quite there yet....sort of a 70/30 guy for now...

On the bright side, all of us government peeps got a stay of execution until 12/22 so at least that should not be a drag on tomorrows numbers....Moving to (some %) of 'G' tomorrow with the rest probably going into "L" Income....
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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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Aitrus wrote:Those of you that moved already, keep something in mind: you have until noon tomorrow to cancel a move. The IFT cutoff time is noon and takes effect at that day's COB. Up until noon, you are allowed to change, or cancel, any IFT submitted to the system.
Aitrus, I think the clock on the website is off. I made IFT prior to 12:00 EST (10:45 CST) but it is showing IFT for tomorrow. Got the email from TSP confirming transaction.

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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Sticking with the plan. Move to G today 7980

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jobs report outstanding. Government shutdown averted. Might be a really good day in the market. Stick with the plan!!!!

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I really just wanted to post since we use the same picture :D
Aitrus wrote:Those of you that moved already, keep something in mind: you have until noon tomorrow to cancel a move. The IFT cutoff time is noon and takes effect at that day's COB. Up until noon, you are allowed to change, or cancel, any IFT submitted to the system.
This is good to know! I could have used that in the past to my advantage.
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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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I am following seasonal strategy 7980, which recommends moving to the G for a week, and then the I fund. With the developments in the Brexit negotiations, I'm considering going straight to the I fund. Thoughts?

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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willib01 wrote:I am following seasonal strategy 7980, which recommends moving to the G for a week, and then the I fund. With the developments in the Brexit negotiations, I'm considering going straight to the I fund. Thoughts?
It tempted me too. Having you considered holding out until Monday?
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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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I'm thinking 50/50 I and G until we go all in.

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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IFT to F today as per 16517. Probably will regret that decision but sticking to the plan takes out the emotion. Riding F until the move to I next friday

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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I apologize for the ignorance but can anyone share a link on the seasonal strategy that is being discussed in this conversation link

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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zobtraffic wrote:I apologize for the ignorance but can anyone share a link on the seasonal strategy that is being discussed in this conversation link
ZOB,
This is a retread from a previous response. Hopefully the links will still be accurate. Note that the URLs listed below contain a number that refers to a post on this (TSP Center) website. If you see someone "following 7980 or 16517" that refers to a strategy from TSPcalc.com, a separate website developed by one of the participants here.

There are several Seasonal mixes. Required reading is this thread by Aitrus: Seasonal Musings
http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13214
Here is a handy calender for the Seasonal mixes
http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13261
This is the discussion about the new Daily Seasonal mix
http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13984

Enjoy

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Re: Anyone doing an IFT a day early?

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Sorry ZOB,
I assumed you were a newbie so included the links to the established "Seasonal" mixes. The numbers you see in this thread refer to the new "Daily Seasonal" on TSPcalc.com.
Go here for more info on the daily seasonal topic: http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13984
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