I joined in 2004, and did 5 years of active duty. Now that it's 15 years after I got out, I'm wondering about TSP accounts. Was the military automatically signing members up for TSPs back then? I don't remember setting myself up. If I did, or if it was done automatically, I wouldn't have the slightest clue what email address may have been used to set up an account, or even a username or password for that matter.
Nothing comes up when I put in my name, last 4, and birthdate on their website when trying to set up a new login. Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks.
Do I have a TSP account?
byu/superchiropteran inMilitaryFinance
Posted by superchiropteran
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It was not automatic. You had to request an account and manually setup your investment contribution and funds allocations.
If you didn’t do that, then you never had a TSP account.
Sometimes I think I’m being financially irresponsible. Then I see posts like this.
Contact them on the phone and ask for them to check for an account for you by Social Security Number.
If you elected to deposit, yes. If you didn’t, no.