<prompt> Human: Im joining for five years. Currently 18. No debt, no payments, only thing I can think of that Ill be spending money on while in is a phone, clothes, food, Netflix, etc. My plans when I get out are to use the GI bill and get my degree at a state college, basically free. Id like to have as much saved as possible when that time comes. Ill be making what any other new guy makes in addition to a roughly 15k enlistment bonus. How can I best manage my money?I already own a car but my parents pay all associated fees for me and will most likely be using it as their own while Im in.  <response>: I would say if you dont intend to stay in for 20 then look at setting up an IRA. Once you get settled in after basictraining look at your expenses and take a portion from that and set up a direct deposit that way you dont see the money coming out. Your housing will be taken care of; either with barracks or BAH. Dont do what most ppl in your situation do and buy a 35k car right out of basic. Ive been enlisted for 10yrs and I wish I would have set up some kind of savings early before life really started.Good luck. 