<prompt> Human: 17 years old, shippin out next month. I have a 2008 aveo that will last me as long as i take care of it, and 3000 saved away from working. I plan on doing a 5 year enlistment and then going to college straight after. No debt, eventually will have to pay car insurance, my phone bill, and internet thats itI want to maximize the amount of money that i can put away into my retirement account straight away, and i dont know too much about finances so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!  <response>: Put as high of a percentage as you think you can into the TSP as Roth contributions. If a phone, internet, and car insurance are your only bills, I would do something aggressive like 30-50. You can always lower it later online. Its really easy. The highest numbered L fund is what youll want once you can manage it this will be well after boot. Youve got rent, food, and healthdental insurance covered so take advantage of it and start early. Contributions at your age will see a great amount of growth. 