Converting SGLI to VGLI can be an attractive choice if you have concerns about insurability. There is another option though. You can convert SGLI, FSGLI and VGLI to an individual whole life insurance policies with no health questions.
At some point in your military career you'll rent an apartment or house. When you do, it’s likely your landlord will ask you to obtain a renters insurance policy. And while you do so obligingly, you may be left wondering what exactly renters insurance is and what it covers.
Women are expected to live longer than men. Too many women are stuck with the unexpected expenses of long-term care later in life, instead of preparing for it while there’s still plenty of options, resources and time ahead. Without proper planning this can affect female military officers and female military spouses.
Many retired military members have disability ratings that will qualify them for VA provided Long-Term Care. With that in mind, should they purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
After a successful military career, many retired military officers are ready for a dream house. Many times that involves renovating an existing structure. It's an exciting time but these top 5 renovations can have a large impact your home insurance costs.
SGLI is an important benefit provided to military members. It is important to understand how you sign up, who can be or are your beneficiaries and the tax treatment of SGLI proceeds when developing your financial plan.
When it comes to running a business as a retired military officer, there are many different things to keep track of, and insurance is one of them. Here's how to choose a policy that is best for both you and your business.
Military Officers, like all American's, are subject to the risk of being sued if you or your property injure someone else. An umbrella insurance policy might be just the thing to protect you.
Military officers need to be ready to support widow(er)s of those under their command or supervision. One way they can do this is to understand the military tax break that allows military widow(er)s to roll SGLI proceeds into a Roth IRA.
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