TSP Mistakes You Need to Avoid

TSP Mistakes You Need to Avoid

From The Military Millionaire Podcast by David Pere

April 21, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 365

About this episode

David Pere discusses TSP strategies and common mistakes to avoid for long-term wealth building.

In this episode, I break down the updated three-fund strategy that thousands of federal employees have used to become TSP millionaires. I reveal my personal 2026 TSP allocation and explain why leaving your money in the G fund is the biggest trap for your long-term wealth. If you want to stop timing the market and start building real financial confidence, this breakdown will give you the exact steps to follow. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:44) - Why the biggest trap is leaving money in the G fund (01:42) - The danger of trying to time the market (02:26) - Why you need to consistently increase your contributions (02:49) - How lifecycle funds work for hands-off investors (04:05) - Breaking down the C, S, and I funds (05:41) - My personal TSP allocation and rebalancing strategy (07:29) - How $500 a month can turn into $1 million over 30 years About the Show On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. Resources & Links Download a free copy of my book…

People in this episode

Host: David Pere

Topics covered

  • TSP strategy
  • financial confidence
  • market timing
  • wealth building
  • investment allocation

Keywords

  • TSP
  • G fund
  • market timing
  • financial confidence
  • investment strategy
  • wealth building
  • C fund
  • S fund
  • I fund

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TSP, G fund, C fund, S fund, I fund

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