marvelloustime
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I'm a single, 30-year old, enlisted E-4, stationed in Japan. Been in since 2014 and contract is up in 2020. I'm not sure if I want to stay in for a full 20, do longer, or get out after my 6 is up. I'm currently on the fence. Although, I would like to retire as early as possible, without working, so that I may enjoy a simple life once I get out. I'm not a fancy cars/big house type of guy and I don't plan on marrying or having kids.
What steps can I begin taking to accrue the largest savings for retirement? And what resources/sites should I seek to further my knowledge of my financial future?
Here is more information on my situation if it helps to give context:
-$2,000 in checking acct.
-B.A. in psychology, prior to service (may go officer)
-Student loan debt of $20,000
-2 Credit Cards, 0 debt
-Plan on opening Vanguard account in near future
-TSP total is at $11,000
-TSP contributions to Roth option 50% of all pay (overseas, etc. included)
-TSP distribution C-30% I-30% S-30%
-No car, or other assets
-Considering light investing in Bitcoin
What steps can I begin taking to accrue the largest savings for retirement? And what resources/sites should I seek to further my knowledge of my financial future?
Here is more information on my situation if it helps to give context:
-$2,000 in checking acct.
-B.A. in psychology, prior to service (may go officer)
-Student loan debt of $20,000
-2 Credit Cards, 0 debt
-Plan on opening Vanguard account in near future
-TSP total is at $11,000
-TSP contributions to Roth option 50% of all pay (overseas, etc. included)
-TSP distribution C-30% I-30% S-30%
-No car, or other assets
-Considering light investing in Bitcoin