TSP and Roth IRA are two distinct accounts. They each have different amounts and rules. You can have a traditional or Roth tsp and a traditional or Roth IRA
You can use the article below to learn more and just replace “401k” with “tsp”
Invest as much as you can since they’re both tax advantaged. TSP limit is 23k and ira limit is 7k. If you can save 30k/yr in these accounts that’s ideal
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Minimum of 15% of your gross annual income. Closer to 25% if you want to live more comfortable or retire early.
Put enough for the TSP match first, then max out a Roth IRA before coming back to max out the TSP.
When do you want to retire? That can determine your savings rate.
https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/
TSP and Roth IRA are two distinct accounts. They each have different amounts and rules. You can have a traditional or Roth tsp and a traditional or Roth IRA
You can use the article below to learn more and just replace “401k” with “tsp”
Invest as much as you can since they’re both tax advantaged. TSP limit is 23k and ira limit is 7k. If you can save 30k/yr in these accounts that’s ideal