Okay, this one isn’t exactly a personal finance blog post. But, it could definitely help military and veterans save some money. I just heard about this and apparently I’ve been missing out on one of the coolest non-profits for military families. Have you heard of Vet Tix? From … [Read more...] about Vet Tix: Giving Something to Those Who Gave
Military Mondays
The Personal Statement of Military Compensation
Do you know how much money you make? I know it seems like a silly question, but…do you? A lot of people look at their Leave and Earnings Statement at least occasionally, but when was the last time you studied your Personal Statement of Military Compensation? I mean really … [Read more...] about The Personal Statement of Military Compensation
My Favorite Little Known Military Benefit: The Savings Deposit Program
ON MONDAYS I DISCUSS FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TOPICS YOU’D LIKE TO SEE DISCUSSED, PLEASE LEAVE A NOTE IN THE COMMENTS OR EMAIL ME AT MILITARYDOLLAR@MILITARYDOLLAR.COM. If you ever talk to … [Read more...] about My Favorite Little Known Military Benefit: The Savings Deposit Program
The Blended Retirement System – Part 4: FAQs, Myths, and My Opinions
We’ve reached Part 4 in my series on the new Blended Retirement System (BRS). Part 1 covered the basics of the BRS – what it is, the implementation timeline, and where to go for more information. Part 2 covered who is eligible for the BRS and the details for the Active and … [Read more...] about The Blended Retirement System – Part 4: FAQs, Myths, and My Opinions
The Blended Retirement System – Part 3: Comparing Systems
ON MONDAYS, I DISCUSS FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO US SERVICE MEMBERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TOPICS YOU’D LIKE TO SEE DISCUSSED, PLEASE LEAVE A NOTE IN THE COMMENTS OR EMAIL ME AT MILITARYDOLLAR@MILITARYDOLLAR.COM. Welcome to part 3 in my series on … [Read more...] about The Blended Retirement System – Part 3: Comparing Systems