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Talking about retirement rattles some people, but it’s the focus of this week’s military personal finance roundup. We’re not talking exclusively about retiring from the military, but retiring for good. Leaving the workforce may be decades away for you, which is why it’s smart to think about retirement now. Don’t wait too long to start [...]
Well, it’s Military Saves Week so why not theme the military personal finance roundup in saving money? It’s a no-brainer even if it’s a topic that gets tons of attention across all personal finance blogs. There’s no bad time to save and there’s hardly a wrong reason to save. In fact, you should be budgeting to [...]
More than 123,000 Thrift Savings Plan accounts were hacked for personal information last summer, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced last month. Although it seems like several companies have been experiencing security breaches recently, this one is unique in a few key ways. First, this is one of the first major breaches of a [...]
Investing, as with anything in life, benefits from an early start. The earlier you begin planning for retirement, the greater your potential return on investment. This holds true for both civilians and military members. By taking advantage of your youth, you can get a head start on saving for your future. However, if you’re not [...]
After years of proud service to our country, the last thing military retirees deserve is to spend their golden years living check to check. Even with a 401(k) plan, it can take years of planning and saving to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. While a career in the military does not grant a 401(k) retirement package, [...]
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