Money & Military Pay

TSP & Savings Growth

See how your TSP contributions grow over time. Includes BRS government match, combat zone Roth advantage, and fund comparison.

Includes BRS 5% government match, combat zone triple tax-free Roth contributions, and TSP fund return rates.

TSP Growth Inputs

Current TSP Balance

Monthly Contribution: $500

$0$980$1,960

Employer Match: 5%

0%5%

Annual Return: 7%

5%8.5%12%

Years to Grow: 25

12040

Projected Growth

Final Balance

$453,915

You Contributed

$150,000

Employer Match

$7,500

Interest Earned

$291,415

Starting now

5 years earlier

The Cost of Waiting

Starting Now (25 yrs)

$453,915

5 Years Earlier (30 yrs)

$681,067

Starting 5 years earlier means $227,153 more at the end.

BRS Matching: Under the Blended Retirement System (BRS), the government matches up to 5% of your base pay into TSP. If you're not contributing at least 5%, you're leaving free money on the table. The match alone can add tens of thousands over a career.

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