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
Retirement
Would I Have Switched To BRS If Given The Option? Part 2
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
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
Summary Sunday for July 1st, 2018
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
Summary Sunday for June 17th, 2018
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