ActivePayOS

Just Commissioned

First paycheck, TSP setup, and your first 90-day financial plan.

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First 72 Hours

  • Run the Pay Calculator so you know your true monthly take-home (base pay + BAH/BAS).
  • Download the budget sheet and plug in rent/utilities + fixed bills first.
  • Set up autopay for credit cards and any loans (never miss a payment on accident).
  • Start a simple emergency fund goal: $1,000 -> then 1 month of expenses.

TSP Setup (Do This Early)

  • Set a contribution rate you can actually sustain (then raise it after you settle in).
  • Pick Roth vs Traditional intentionally (if unsure, Roth is a solid default early-career).
  • Set/confirm beneficiaries (quick admin task people forget).
  • Commit to an "increase rule": +1% when you promote or get a raise.

ActivePayOS Actions

Pay Calculator
Get your numbers right first
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Budget Planner
Download the Excel export
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TSP & Retirement
Contribution strategy + basics
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Official Links

TSP (Official)
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milConnect (DEERS / Records)
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DFAS (Pay Info)
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Coming Next

A first duty station checklist + a simple 'how much rent can I afford' rule using your BAH.