<prompt> Human: Ok, so, to make this quick, Im in the military, and as such Ive got about as guaranteed a paycheck as is possible. Im young, and I want to start doing something with my money besides investing in tattoos and beer. Im disinclined to go with the TSP, which is an army savings plan, as I think that, seeing as Im young, something more aggressive than a regular savings account would be a good idea. What suggestions do the PF gurus have for me? I was thinking about a Roth IRA, but Im open to advice. Thanks in advance.  <response>: The TSP is not a regular savings account and its actually pretty great. Sadly, the military doesnt get an employer match like the civilian feds, but there are still some very well-performing funds in addition to the benefits of deferred taxes. 