First, granite is made of large mineral grains (which is where its name came from) that fit tightly together. Second, granite always consists of the minerals quartz and feldspar, with or without a wide variety of other minerals (accessory minerals).The quartz and feldspar generally give granite a light color, ranging from pinkish to white. That light background color is punctuated by the darker accessory minerals.irst, granite is made of large mineral grains (which is where its name came from) that fit tightly together. Second, granite always consists of the minerals quartz and feldspar, with or without a wide variety of other minerals (accessory minerals).
When used properly, the Thrift Savings Plan Lifecycle Funds can help investors maintain a balanced asset allocation. Letâs jump in and learn more. Thrift Savings Plan Overview: In order to understand more about TSPâs Lifecycle Funds, itâs best to understand a little more about TSPâs primary funds. There are 5 primary mutual funds in the Thrift Savings Plan: G-Fund: Comprised of U.S. Treasuries; F-Fund: Index fund comprised of investment-grade U.S. corporate debt.
1 You can transfer any amount of money into the TSP from certain qualified retirement savings plans in which you are already invested. 2  For example, if you have money in a 401(k) plan from previous employment, you can transfer all or part of it into the TSP.he TSP is a defined contribution plan. The retirement income that you receive from your TSP account will depend on how much you have contributed to your account during your working years and the earnings on those contributions.