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Changes to Military Retirement: Legacy vs. BRS

14 June 2020

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Changes to Military Retirement

There have been some changes since this post was written.  See the most current details at Everything About The Blended Retirement System. The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)  contained some significant changes to military retirement. The new system, called the Blended Retirement System (BRS), began on 1 January 2018. Some members who were serving at… | Read More…

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Simplify Your Life By Using More Bank Accounts

14 March 2020

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Who knew that more bank accounts could make your life simpler? Most people are looking for ways to improve their financial management. Maybe they need a complete overhaul, or maybe just a few small tweaks. There is usually room for some improvement. Though it seems counter-intuitive, I’ve found that maintaining multiple bank accounts helps me… | Read More…

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How To (Maybe) Fix A Blended Retirement System Opt-In Mistake

4 January 2019

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You may remember that last January, there was a flurry of concern about folks who had accidentally opted-in to the military’s new Blended Retirement System (BRS) when they were just trying to check their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). While that particular problem seemed to have decreased as the year went on, there were other… | Read More…

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10 Things To Do During A Government Shutdown

24 December 2018

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For those of you not affected by THIS shutdown, read this article so you’re not in a bind next time it happens: 12 Ways to Prepare For The Next Government Shutdown It’s happened again: Congress has failed to pass a spending bill, and part of the federal government has shut down. Unfortunately, the part that has… | Read More…

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Hi! I'm Kate! Accredited Financial Counselor®, Navy spouse, and mom of four.

Here at the blog, I talk about the financial issues that affect military families - pay, allowances, and benefits. Plus college stuff, landlording, moving, taxes. We cover a little bit of everything.

My goal is to give you the tools to make the best decisions right now, so you'll be confidently prepared for whatever comes next - whether that's a PCS move, transition to civilian life, or retirement.

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