If you haven't read Part 1 yet, visit this post first. Welcome back! In Part 1, I showed you whether I would've switched to the Blended Retirement System if I'd had the option when I first joined the military. That post was based on an answer I originally gave in response to a … [Read more...] about Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 2
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Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 1
For more information you can find all of my Blended Retirement System posts on my BRS page. We officially have less than 1.5 months left in 2018. I know, I can't believe it either! But don't worry, your military bloggers have got you covered. The indomitable Kate Horrell, who is … [Read more...] about Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 1
What’s Been Happening With GI Bill Payments?
Happy November 12th! Hopefully you all had a day off in honor of Veteran’s Day. If not, hopefully you get another day off soon instead. Today seemed like a good day to talk about a Veteran-related topic, and I picked one you might have seen in the news recently. Why is it in … [Read more...] about What’s Been Happening With GI Bill Payments?
Military Travel Discounts: The Armed Forces Recreation Center
Did you know that the Department of Defense (via the Army) operates four military resorts around the world? And that military members can use these resorts to stay in popular destinations for significantly cheaper than equivalent hotels? Let’s talk about the Armed Forces … [Read more...] about Military Travel Discounts: The Armed Forces Recreation Center
Summary Sunday for April 29th, 2018
A “Message to Garcia” and Its Impact on My Career Westchase Financial Planning – April 9, 2018 My military readers may be familiar with “Message to Garcia.” If you aren’t, make sure you read the link to the story in this post. Other career types should also read it, but it’s … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for April 29th, 2018