It’s common to find yourself stuck in a situation where your expenses have grown a little too big for your paycheck. When that happens, it is easy to look for a fast and simple solution to your problem. Fast and simple solutions are rarely permanent solutions, and often they make the overall problem worse. This… | Read More…
Understanding the 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) contains some significant changes to military retirement. The new system, called the Blended Retirement System (BRS), will begin on 1 January 2018, with some current service members… | Read More…
How To Get Your Retiree Account Statement (RAS)
When you’re in the military, you get a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) each month to list all your pays, allowances, deductions, and allotments. Once you transfer to the retired side, the same information is available on your Retiree Account Statement (RAS) or electronic Retiree Account Statement (eRAS). An eRAS is available each month via… | Read More…