I am an active duty Air Force officer investing for financial independence by age 40.
All data available as images (below), PDF, or Excel document. The Blended Retirement System (BRS) is an excellent way for military servicemembers to build their retirement savings. The BRS allows …
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The Blended Retirement System (BRS) opt in period begins 1 January 2018. Will you be eligible? According to the announcement on Air Force myPers: Servicemembers with a Date Initially Entered …
Read moreHow to Opt Into the Blended Retirement System (BRS)
Last update 17 Feb 2017 I will use this page to collect ideas, resources, and links to all things Blended Retirement System related. I will keep it continuously updated as new information …
If you have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account and separated or retired from the military or government employment, watch out: the “gold IRA” marketers are coming for you! A …
In this article I run my personal financial independence plan through several online retirement calculators. Every calculator is only as good as the assumptions that go into it. Some calculators …
Read moreFinancial Independence Calculators – Are We on Track?
I’m collecting a list of resources, articles, and calculators related to the Blended Retirement System (BRS). Check it out for the most up to date information. Executive summary: Up to …
Not a commissioned officer? I’ve got a chart for the Above Average Enlisted Personnel as well. Check it out. It takes an above average person to become a military officer. …
Read moreThe Average Net Worth of the Above Average Military Officer
If you want to be financially independent someday, you have to save and invest. Saving 50% of your pay is an excellent place to start and a great starter goal. …
Read moreRoth TSP vs Roth IRA vs Traditional TSP vs Traditional IRA
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a unique, low cost, tax advantaged, diversified, and automatic investment opportunity to US government employees and military personnel. Since I’m active duty Air Force, …
Read moreThrift Savings Plan (TSP) Military – The Best Retirement Plan in the World
A buddy of mine recently asked: Can you double dip Roth TSP and Roth IRA? (Contribute the maximum to both plans in one year) YES! Technically, I wouldn’t call it …