Author: Anthony Bucci

With over 17 years of experience as a financial planner, author and educator, Anthony Bucci helps Feds ‘cut through the noise’ and make retirement decisions free from opinion, emotion and conjecture. Find out more about Anthony by visiting www.missionpointplan.com. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

The TSP is Cheap, Unless You Are Retired

By Anthony BucciAugust 18, 2020 9:41 AM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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Distribution rules under the TSP can create an unanticipated expense for retirees making regular withdrawals if the stock market drops suddenly.

Investing is Like Riding a Rollercoaster, and it Shouldn’t Be Any Other Way

By Anthony BucciJuly 27, 2020 2:55 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Illustration of people riding a roller coaster on top of a falling and rising bar chart depicting stock market volatility

The ups and downs of the stock market can make for some emotional times, but those who enjoy the long-term ride are rewarded.

Why Haven’t You Put Your House Up For Sale Yet?

By Anthony BucciApril 15, 2020 3:07 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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Federal employees may have seen their TSP balances drop recently, but the author offers advice on how to maintain a calm, long-term perspective.

The Fog of War: Lessons from Napoleon’s Defeat at Waterloo in Our Investment Battle Against COVID-19

By Anthony BucciApril 7, 2020 12:09 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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Is your financial plan battle tested? The author describes how the “fog of war” can impair your financial decisions.

TSP Distribution Rules and the Coronavirus Don’t Mix

By Anthony BucciMarch 18, 2020 1:42 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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The author says that the new TSP distribution rules can exacerbate losses in a stock market downturn.

Why the F Fund is the Rodney Dangerfield of the TSP

By Anthony BucciNovember 12, 2019 2:23 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Stacks of coins growing in size from left to right with wooden block letters on top of each stack that collectively spell the word 'bonds'

The F Fund is an often forgotten investment option in the TSP. The author describes how it might fit into your portfolio.

Fund	Last	%	YTD
G Fund	$17.5127	+0.01%	+1.61%
F Fund	$18.6319	-0.50%	+2.33%
C Fund	$66.1783	+1.46%	+12.35%
S Fund	$66.5917	+2.98%	+8.23%
I Fund	$37.4047	+1.13%	+10.20%
L Income	$23.7645	+0.36%	+4.00%
L 2025	$12.0285	+0.56%	+5.29%
L 2030	$41.9642	+0.91%	+7.39%
L 2035	$12.5157	+0.99%	+7.95%
L 2040	$47.0634	+1.08%	+8.50%
L 2045	$12.8092	+1.16%	+8.98%
L 2050	$27.9149	+1.24%	+9.45%
L 2055	$13.6154	+1.54%	+11.03%
L 2060	$13.6139	+1.54%	+11.03%
L 2065	$13.6123	+1.54%	+11.03%
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