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Traditional vs Roth: Social Media Saturday

March 7, 2020 MilitaryDollar 1 Comment

This week, I mentioned on a Facebook post that Traditional retirements accounts are often a great choice even though most people recommend Roth. The person I was speaking to asked me to follow up with why Traditional could be better. Today's Social Media Saturday is my answer to … [Read more...] about Traditional vs Roth: Social Media Saturday

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Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 2

November 20, 2018 MilitaryDollar 14 Comments

switch to brs

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

Military Mondays Blended Retirement System, BRS, Military Benefits, Military Mondays, Military Retirement, Retirement

Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 1

November 19, 2018 MilitaryDollar 7 Comments

BRS blitz

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

Military Mondays Blended Retirement System, BRS, Military Benefits, Military Mondays, Military Retirement, Retirement

Summary Sunday for July 1st, 2018

July 2, 2018 MilitaryDollar 8 Comments

Summary Sunday

Hey everybody! In case you missed the news, my laptop power adapter stopped working while I was traversing the country enroute to my new duty station. I'm in place now but my new adapter hasn't been delivered yet, which means I'm stuck writing blog posts on my phone. … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for July 1st, 2018

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Summary Sunday for June 17th, 2018

June 17, 2018 MilitaryDollar Leave a Comment

Summary Sunday

I'm sharing some mixed media today! Instead of just linking you to three blogs, I'm sharing a YouTube video (originally from HBO), a major media article, and a podcast. It's nice to mix things up sometimes, isn't it? Retirement Plans Last Week Tonight with John … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for June 17th, 2018

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