Blessing or a curse? Subscriptions can make your life easier. They can also make it more expensive. It's probably a good idea to figure out how much they're costing you and then do something about it.
As you work your way up the corporate ladder, you may be offered the opportunity to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Plan. To determine whether you should, you need to understand how they work.
In a few days, military members will get a day off to celebrate our Presidents. Since this is a financial blog, we thought it might be worth it to take a look at Presidents who did things right.
Often 457 plans are described as similar to other retirement plans like 401(k), 403(b) and TSP. That isn't exactly the case. If you're a retiring military member headed to work for a State government or a non-profit, you'll want to understand the differences.
When you retire from the military, you may have the option to temporarily retire either before or after you enter the civilian workforce. What is temporary retirement and what should you think about if you're considering it?
Holding rental real estate can be a good investment for military members. Disposing of that real estate can be a "taxing" event. One way to avoid that taxation is with an UPREIT.
Everyone is exposed to the threat of identity theft. Military members maybe even more so (our data is "everywhere"). By increasing awareness of the threat, we can reduce our exposure to it.
Read the title again. Exchange funds (not exchange traded funds) are a unique tool that could benefit an admittedly small number of retired military members. That doesn't mean you shouldn't understand them.
As a retired military member, you have options not necessarily available to your civilian counterparts. You may have more choice over when you retire. To help with that choice you may want to know when people around you tend to retire. Here are places where some retire early and some retire later.
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