Choosing a nomadic life after the military
For many military couples planning their post-retirement transition, one of the main questions is “where should we settle now that ...
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Tag: military retirement
Retired Coast Guard officer mentors prison inmates
Retirement after 36 years in the Coast Guard looked a lot like fishing, maybe some teaching, and doing something to ...
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Who are you after your service member leaves the military?
Despite navigating multiple transitions during a military career, leaving active duty is a different type of life event. Classes and ...
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A military spouse’s retirement speech
There I was, perched on a folding chair in the front row of a large and crowded room, listening to ...
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3 Things to Consider with the Blended Retirement System
From mandatory briefs to articles and spreadsheets galore, much has been released about the new program, but despite all the ...
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3 Ways to Adjust Family Finances for Post-Military Life
There are plenty of things about military life that are uncertain—even in the reserve component — but getting paid isn’t ...
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Navigating the New Blended Retirement System: What You Need to Know
January’s roll out of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) starts the clock ticking for many service members on one of ...
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The BRS and the Reserve Component
Many questions surround the new Blended Retirement System, for which current service members can opt into and new service members ...
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BRS and Military Divorce
The new Blended Retirement System goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, bringing huge changes to the entire military retirement system. ...
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