This paper examines use of rate of return and
annual cash flow analysis techniques to evaluate the relative benefits to the
military member of investing in the U.S.
government Thrift Savings Plan or the Roth IRA. This paper includes charts, graphs and calculations. The author of the paper states that the analyses are only an average of
historical returns, future performance is not guaranteed. Table of Contents Introduction Assumptions Historical Trend Data Rate of Return Analysis Annual Cash Flow Analysis Conclusion References