From building a solid financial foundation to preparing for emergencies and planning for retirement, the results of a recent survey confirmed that military service can translate to a better financial ...

We’ll take a look at my plan for the first time and explore means to improve it. I’ll cover the military retirement options that are currently available and why I chose this route. Briefly discuss how ...

In his clearest statement on the subject to date, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said Friday that if the military retirement system changes, it will not affect serving service members. “I will not ...

“Daily, weekly, monthly, market volatility is normal,” a financial counselor said. “Focus on the long-term growth, the long-term plan.” By Patty Nieberg Published Apr 10, 2025 1:19 PM EDT If you’ve ...

Our country requires capable armed forces in defense of our security and interests abroad. As former service members, we understand how critical pay and benefits are to our troopers and their families ...

This past summer, the Employee Benefit Research Institute rolled out its 34th annual Retirement Confidence Survey. I detailed some of the high-level findings in this article, including a positive ...

FORT RILEY, Kan. – The Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) encourages Army civilian employees to begin retirement planning early to ensure a smooth transition. The Army Benefits Center-Civilian ...

For military retirees, understanding how state taxes affect their retirement pay is crucial for effective financial planning.