Is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a good tool for Military Reservists?

LTC (Join to see) Sir, I have taken the perspective that I don't "need" my drill pay to survive. By deferring it, I can decrease my taxable income some while diversifying my retirement portfolio. Recognizing that accessing early, secondary to multiple deployments, is an advantage over civilian programs and a potential bridge to defer using other retirement funds until a more advanced age. Is it the sexiest fund out there? In a word, no. That said, I think leaders should spend more time knowledge sharing and advising SOME form of retirement/savings plan to the troops. My advise is that if you can't afford NOT to save and compound interest is likely the best friend you never knew you had.