No Vacation From Identity Theft
Vacation time is prime time for pickpockets, who want more than your cash these days. The information you carry in …More
Vacation time is prime time for pickpockets, who want more than your cash these days. The information you carry in …More
When you donate items you have collected to charity, you must clear several hurdles to get a deduction for the …More
In you’re looking for investment income in a low-yield environment, consider dividend-paying stocks. They may be appealing for several reasons: …More
As of this writing, the municipal bond market has lost over 5 percent in the past few weeks. Lower prices, …More
After age 65, immediate annuities are attractive income vehicles. As you reach 70, 75, etc., your life expectancy gets shorter …More
Some people are reluctant to use trusts in their estate planning. You might think that leaving money in trust will …More
When you buy or sell stocks through a broker, there are two types of orders you can place: A market …More
The Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term interest rates and may continue to do so. As a result, yields on …More
As the U.S. stock market staggers, investors should keep in mind that U.S. large-company stocks produced a total return of …More
Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for Americans 65 and older, is not a completely public program. About 20 …More
If you get one of those credit-card "convenience check" offers in the mail, shred the whole package. They usually come …More
When someone dies without a will his or her assets will be distributed according to state law, not the decedent’s …More
Term life insurance started as a type of coverage that people bought from year to year. Recently, multi-year policies have …More
So-called "incentive trusts" are becoming popular. They offer rewards to trust beneficiaries who accomplish certain goals. With such a trust, …More
After taking a capital loss, you can’t buy back the same security within 30 days. If you do, you will …More
With an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), you pay a certain interest rate for a fixed number of years. That introductory rate …More
If you (or your parents) have a life insurance policy you no longer need, you might be able to sell …More
Selling your life insurance policy to a third-party is known as a "life settlement." You get cash and the buyer …More
The much-publicized tax rebates won’t start coming until May and may not arrive until late summer. Meanwhile, loan sharks are …More
To get a tax rebate under the new economic stimulus law, you must file a 2007 tax return. You don’t …More
Suppose Alice and Bob Smith have AGI of $125,000 for 2007, and two children under 17. Alice and Bob will …More
In February, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 was signed into law by President Bush. The main provision of this …More
Term life insurance started as a type of coverage that people bought from year to year. Recently, multi-year policies have …More
For landlords, cash flow is a prime concern. What’s more, some or all of any income might be tax-free. Non-cash …More
You need to name beneficiaries for your IRAs, life insurance policies, annuities, trusts, etc. Here’s how to do it. * …More
If you lease a car, be aware that there are two basic types: 1. Open-end leases. Here, you take the …More
When students are going to college, the best kind of aid is an outright grant or scholarship. However, parents shouldn’t …More
In a recent survey, PayPal determined that finances are the biggest source of couples’ conflicts in U.S., especially among the …More
For rental property investors, buying at the right price is critical. If you can buy with a "cap rate" of …More
If you hold a cash value life insurance policy, it should be re-examined about once every five years, when you’re …More
TSP | L Income | L 2020 | L 2030 | L 2040 | L 2050 | G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb | 1.29% | % | 2.74% | 3.2% | 3.62% | 0.33% | -1.41% | 5.34% | 6.03% | 2.74% |
YTD | 1.66% | % | 3.15% | 3.62% | 4.04% | 0.67% | -1.6% | 7.1% | 3.48% | 2.51% |
10yr | 4.1% | % | 6.98% | 7.73% | 8.34% | 2.35% | 1.63% | 12.69% | 8.64% | 4.75% |