<prompt> Human: Im less than a month from shipping out to the Airforce, and need all the help I can possibly get financially. I have watched family members waste a lot of money in their first few years of adulthood, and dont plan on making the same mistakes. Any advice on Military exclusive investments or savings options that I should know before my first paycheck? Also, I have a checkings account at my local bank Bank of New Hampshire and dont know whether to keep that for my direct deposit, or switch to something that wont be around where Im stationed. The latter question is probably obvious, but I have no idea what bank I should switch to. Thanks anyone taking time out of their day to help me!Edit: Thanks for all the help. Ill change banks later today, and now I have a good understanding of what my options are.  <response>: DO NOT:- Get Married- Buy electronics or wheels from the stores around base; or finance one out of an allotment- Buy a vehicle within 20 miles of post. Do not fall for the high interest military only programs.- Lend your buddies money. You will never get it back.DO- Contribute to your TSP- Buy essentials- Have fun and budget entertainment responsibly.- Stay in the barracks unless receiving BAHI was in the military for 6 years and I often regard the connections and experiences I made as some of the best in my life. You can have fun, and I encourage you to as you will be in a new area with new people. Just be responsible and make a budget.Recently I had to travel back to my previous duty station from up north. Wow is all I can say. Even though it is a southern community and the cost of living is much lower, the prices on vehicles and commodities is through the roof. Vehicles were easily 5-10k higher than the dealers here. 