Is the Reserves or National Guard Worth It for Transitioning Service Members?
Is it Worth it? Are you considering joining the reserves after completing your military service? If so, you may be wondering if it's...
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- Apr 27
- 6 min
Employee Benefits 101 for Transitioning Military Members
Employee Benefits are Many Times Foreign for Transitioning Military Members There are so many changes that happen when transitioning out...
- Mar 30
- 5 min
What Do I Do With My TSP After leaving Military?
Introduction When you leave the military, one of the decisions you will have to make is what to do with your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)....
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Should I Take Terminal Leave or Sell It Back?
Introduction Leave is a major part of the military compensation package. When a member is transitioning out of the military, they are...
- Jan 25
- 6 min
Life Insurance Before Military Transition to Avoid VGLI
Introduction Life insurance is something that most military members know a little about, but many are vastly underinsured. SGLI...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 6 min
BLUF Finance: A Financial Planning Membership for the Military Community
For more info or to signup to hear when this is launched, head to: https://www.bluffinance.com Introduction: As both a military member...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Top 5 End of Year Tax Planning Moves to Consider
Intro Tax planning is the art of looking into the future and trying to make decisions that lower your lifetime tax bill. This is...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
Income Planning for Military Transition
Introduction: Transitioning out of the military can be a daunting task for members who have given all of their professional career to a...
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
A Case Study: Investment Real Estate vs. Investing in the Stock Market
Introduction: A thought that I hear a lot, especially in the military is that investing in real estate by purchasing properties and...
- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
GI Bill Benefits and Accrual Schedule
Introduction: The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for service members. It allows them to earn a monthly housing stipend (BAH) while...
- Jul 7, 2022
- 5 min
Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit Cards
There are many things we can discuss when reviewing the benefits and disadvantages of credit cards. These are just a few of each, but I...
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
Total Military Compensation Calculator
This post was sparked by interest in my previous post regarding the true value of military compensation with retirement. To expand...
- May 25, 2022
- 7 min
What is the True Value of Military Compensation?
Introduction: For military members, the retirement package has a significant financial value. Not only is there a lifetime pension, but...
- May 12, 2022
- 4 min
The Difference Between a Broker and a Fee-Only Financial Advisor
Background on the Industry The terms "financial advisor, financial planner, and wealth manager" are used by financial professionals from...
- Apr 28, 2022
- 6 min
Where does Cryptocurrency Belong Inside of a Diversified Portfolio?
Cryptocurrency, more commonly referred to as "crypto", is a hot topic these days. It is something that is in the news almost every day in...
- Apr 7, 2022
- 5 min
Life Insurance is NOT an Investment
An insurance policy is not an efficient investment vehicle for the majority of families. Anyone who tells you otherwise is ill informed...
- Mar 17, 2022
- 6 min
Why NOT to Ignore International Stocks
Due to recent world events with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many investors are likely shying away from international stocks, and who...
- Mar 3, 2022
- 5 min
How Much Your Car Payment Is Really Costing You
A car payment is likely one of the biggest monthly expenses that most Americans face. According to Lending Tree, in 2021 the average car...
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
The Cost of Trying to Time the Market
Market studies show that the average investor return can lag the market by as much as 7% over the long run depending on the period. The...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 8 min
How to Decide What Type of Mortgage is Right
It's a new year, and for many, it's time to consider a new home! Recently, I've spoken to several people that are moving and buying homes...
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