Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: June 2026

CalculateTSP is a free tool, and we keep it free in two ways: by displaying ads, and through affiliate partnerships. We want to be completely transparent about both.

Advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These ads are clearly labeled and are served by third parties; see our Privacy Policy for how advertising cookies work and how to opt out.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and sign up for or purchase a product, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never change the price you pay.

We only mention products and services we believe may be genuinely useful to service members and their families.
Affiliate commissions do not influence our calculations, which are independent and based on official sources.
Affiliate links are marked with the rel="sponsored" attribute in accordance with Google's guidelines.

Partners we may earn commissions from

USAA — insurance, banking, and financial services for the military community.
SoFi — student loan refinancing, personal loans, banking, and investing.
Just Military Loans — personal loans for active-duty and career-retired military.

Always review the full terms, rates, and fees of any financial product before applying. Loans and credit products carry costs and risks; borrow responsibly. Service members have special protections under the Military Lending Act.

Our promise

Our goal is to give you accurate, useful information first. Ads and affiliate links keep the lights on, but they never come before honest guidance.

CalculateTSP is an independent educational tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, DFAS, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, or any company listed above. Questions? admin@calculatetsp.com.