Minimum Viable Lifestyle
What is the absolute “minimum viable lifestyle” you are willing to live? What could you cut from your life and not miss much, if at all? The “minimum viable” idea …
Early Retirement
Military TSP Match 2021: What Percentage to Contribute to TSP Monthly To Maximize?
2020 information here: images (below), PDF, or Excel document. In order to maximize your 5% military TSP match, you must contribute at least 5% a month. The easiest way to …
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How to Opt Into the Blended Retirement System (BRS)
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 …
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Blended Retirement System: The New Military 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 …
Should I Rollover my TSP to a “Gold IRA?” No.
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 …
Financial Independence Calculators – Are We on Track?
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 …
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New 2018 Military Blended Retirement System
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 …
The Average Net Worth of the Above Average Military Officer
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. …
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Roth TSP vs Roth IRA vs Traditional TSP vs Traditional IRA
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. …
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Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA
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 …