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The Five Best Military Money Moves for E8 and E9


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What money moves should you make if you are an E8 or E9? Well hello, old friends! As you get well into your military career, it’s time to start thinking about where you want to go after you leave the military, and how to be financially prepared for that transition. This post is part of… | Read More…

The Five Best Money Moves for Military E6 and E7


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Hello, my “been in the military awhile” friends! By now, you’ve probably found your financial footing, but know that there is always room for improvement. Whether you are planning to leave the military soon, or hope to serve to earn military retirement, there are some basic money moves that will help you continue to build… | Read More…

The Five Best Money Moves for Military E-1 throught E-5


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Been in the military only a few years? Welcome to the club! There’s a lot going on financially when you’re just getting started in your military career. Whether you plan to get out after one term, or hope to serve to earn military retirement, there are some basic money moves that will help set you… | Read More…

Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset


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This post is part of a larger series about the Survivor Benefit Plan. Here’s the complete list of posts. Everything About The Survivor Benefit Plan Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset Life Insurance or SBP? Asking The Right Questions Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP? 10+ Places To Learn About The Survivor Benefit Plan The Survivor Benefit… | Read More…

Don’t Buy A House When Leaving Active Duty


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When leaving the military, many people want to buy a house. It’s a perfectly normal desire. Often, it’s been a long-term dream to put down roots and buy their “forever” home. No more crazy landlords, white walls, and unpacking every two years! Unfortunately, the “forever home” is usually a myth. Acting on this desire can… | Read More…

Tricare Now Offering Teleheath Services, Including Mental Health


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Tricare beneficiaries, rejoice! Tricare, through their contractors Humana and Health Net Federal Services, are now offering telehealth through two different services, Dr+ on Demand and Telemynd . I am so excited about this, I can’t even explain. Finding health care can be challenging enough under the best of circumstances, and the current pandemic is far… | Read More…

The Math of Buying and Selling Houses, Military-Style


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The topic of home ownership for military families is a hot one.  I absolutely agree that there are many reasons that a military family may want to buy a house:  the pleasure of being able to do whatever you want to the house, the guarantee that you won’t have to move mid-tour, the difficulty in… | Read More…

50+ Places To Learn About The Military’s New Blended Retirement System (BRS)


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Every new military member is enrolled in the Blended Retirement System, and many older military members chose to opt-in to the BRS. It’s been several years since the BRS was implemented, but there is still a TON of misinformation out there. In an attempt to make sure everyone is getting as much information as possible,… | Read More…

Catch-Up TSP Contributions Are Changing – And It’s Good


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If you’re age 50 or over, you are eligible to contribute an additional amount to your Thrift Savings Plan account each year. Even better, the way that these special catch-up contributions work is changing for 2021. Not only can you contribute more, but it’ll be easier. Win-win. What’s A Catch-Up Contribution? There are limits on… | Read More…

When Should A Military Member Hire A Financial Planner?


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When Kate first asked me to write this article, I have to admit that I took longer than I usually do. It wasn’t that I was blowing it off. But she originally asked me to write about WHY a military member should hire a financial planner. And it took me some reflection to realize this:… | Read More…

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