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
I Wrote A Mega Thread On Twitter About The Blended Retirement System
Hey all. For those who know, my laptop is still inop and I'm still very limited in what I can do blog-wise. But my phone still has Twitter! So I decided to take advantage of some free time this weekend and I wrote out a bunch of thoughts that have been bouncing around my brain … [Read more...] about I Wrote A Mega Thread On Twitter About The Blended Retirement System
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
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