Recently, I learned about a program called DOD SkillBridge and I was so excited about this opportunity I couldn’t wait to introduce you to the topic. Now, I don’t know a ton about it – when I say I learned about it recently, I mean within the last week. But I’ve never heard of … [Read more...] about Have You Heard Of DOD SkillBridge?
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8 Weeks In: A Blended Retirement System Update
A lot of people have asked questions about the Blended Retirement System (BRS) since it started on January 1st, so I wanted to give you an update on what I know. The “Was I Supposed To Get Government Contributions In January” Confusion The number one most common thing I’ve … [Read more...] about 8 Weeks In: A Blended Retirement System Update
Veterans Disability Compensation: A Beginner’s Guide
Sometimes I write really complex, detailed analyses about topics. This is not one of those posts. Over the course of the last month or so, I’ve come across a few conversations about veterans disability compensation. This is not a topic I’ve given much thought to in my … [Read more...] about Veterans Disability Compensation: A Beginner’s Guide
Looking For Kindred Spirits? Check Out These Military Money Forums
I’ve mentioned before that I discovered online personal finance forums early in my adulthood. They were tremendously helpful in getting me through the Great Recession…figuring out the differences between Roth and Traditional accounts…hell, just helping me understand what … [Read more...] about Looking For Kindred Spirits? Check Out These Military Money Forums
Career Expectation vs Reality: 9 Friends Explain Why They Left The Military
Today I'm bringing you some testimonials from a variety of people (mostly Air Force because I'm Air Force) about why they left the military. Why? Because there seems to be this thought that if you start your career wanting to retire from the military, you are going to retire from … [Read more...] about Career Expectation vs Reality: 9 Friends Explain Why They Left The Military