<prompt> Human: Currently Im in the Navy and recently graduated from boot camp. Im going to school for my rate Electronics Technician for about 1-2 years and I have a 6 year contract.Im currently E-2 and make about 1400 a month after deductions MGIB, Life Insurance, Social Security, etc. 1 of my base pay is going into a Roth TSP as of right now.I have a certificate with Navy Federal that has 2.96 interest rate and I have 850 put into that right now, 650 in my savings and 200 in my checking. Ill be getting my credit card soon to build my credit and will be using it like a debit card very strictly Only using what I can pay back and paying it instantly. I dont plan on making the Navy a career and will most likely be leaving after my 6 years are done. By the end of that I would like to purchase a reasonable home and a car, as well as having a good start on retirement. Ill be going to school during this time and will be using my MGIB initially to get a bachelors in something like ElectronicsComputer Engineering or Computer Science and getting a job soon after.To achieve my goals, what would be the best way to allocate my money for the next 6 years and what are some things that I should take advantage of or do right now that could help me in the future? As of right now I dont know the most efficient way to pull this off and would love some guidance.Thank you.EDIT: I should also add that I plan to get married to my current SO in a few years After the first deployment or later on between then and around the time she leaves. She is also in the Navy Recently graduated boot camp and plans leaving after her 5 years HM to go to school. Advice towards managing both of our finances together would also help.  <response>: I just got off active duty after twelve years in the Marines. My advice, other than the typical advice given here and in the sidebar, Id suggest that you maximize the opportunity that being in the military affords you: a super low cost of living. You expenses are basically zero, as is your current debt I assume. Dont fall into the trap that most young service members do and blow that hard earned money on crap you dont need, or even worse, go so far into debt because youre on a contract and the money is basically guaranteed. Also, UTILIZE THE Thrift Savings Plan. Of all my retirement vehicles, the TSP has outperformed any and all of my investments bar none. If you dont know already, the TSP is basically a set of super low overheadexpense index funds that match particular segments of the market. Pour money into these like water and youll be extremely pleased about the results come retirement time. They even have a Roth TSP account now as well. Invest accordingly. 