The Survivor's Benefit Program (SBP) is an important benefit and should not be dismissed quickly by those retiring from the military. But what many don't know is that whether you're covered by SBP or not will affect your surviving spouse's access to the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
Thinking about starting a business after retiring from the military or your second career? Check out these 5 steps to get off on the right foot.
Many retiring military officers will start a second career. Some of them will be offered a 401(k) that doesn't provide for employer matching. Here are 6 considerations to think about when deciding if you want to participate.
Even with a military pension as a base, there are some big mistakes that can foul up your retirement. And the effects won’t be realized until it’s too late to make financial repairs.
Active and retired military officers are a lot like the rest of Americans. We might just make a few New Year's resolutions. Here are some financial resolutions you might want to consider. They can help move you along your path to financial independence.
The TSP is a great way for military officers to accumulate wealth. It hasn't been quite as good for distribution. New changes set to go into effect in September of 2019 will change that.
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