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SGLI Is NOT Your Only “Life Insurance”

If you are on active duty, there is no doubt you are aware of your benefits under the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. SGLI is a great insurance product and an excellent benefit available to all servicemembers that pay for it. But, the government also provides insurance protection for those...
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14,000 Establishments Offering Meals, Desserts and Beverages this Veterans Day!

Yesterday in Part 1 of the Veterans Day series, we discussed free or discounted events at over 1,500 locations. The real big headline grabbers are always the free and discounted meals at over 14,000 locations. Depending on where you live, Veterans can start the day with a free breakfast and...
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How to make the most of your paycheck

Your pay in the military is fixed by your rank and time in grade. That’s part of the appeal of the service. Making that paycheck stretch is something many struggle with, especially as they are starting out. There are things you can do that effect the amount of pay you...
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Over 75 Free Offers for Veterans’ Day!

In addition to millions of Americans shaking Veterans’ hands and saying thank you on Veterans’ Day this year, there will be thousands of locations in the United States and Canada providing free offers or special discounts to Veterans. They range from the highly publicized free meals to wedding dresses to...
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Military Retirement: A Blessing and a Curse

I lost you, didn’t I? You said “this guy is completely insane! Half my pay for the rest of my life is a curse?” While I am prepared to concede your first point, gentle reader, allow me but a few paragraphs to elaborate on the second. Retirement from the military...
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The Thrift Savings Plan: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

What is Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? TSP is an account similar to a 401(k). Federal employees (including those in uniform) may participate in the TSP. Military members put pre-tax money into an account, and have the right to take the money out of the account at a certain point in...
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Blocking and Tackling: The Key to Your Financial Future

If you’ve spent much time watching football at some point you’ve heard the following from a football coach…”We need to concentrate on Blocking and Tackling and then the wins will come.” What does the coach mean by that? Well, I’m not an expert on football but I’m pretty sure the...
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Introduction to Investing

As discussed in the Banking & Savings section, it is essential to put away as much money as possible. The younger you are when you start saving, the easier it will be to grow a nice nest egg. Once you have established a saving routine, you should consider investing some...
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Relationships and Finances

Perhaps the only things in life that can rival the anxiety-producing effects of a relationship are money and finances. Money and finances in a relationship can cause a couple to worry and to have anxiety for their future. Combining both of these essential avenues in life, relationships and finances, can...
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Casualty and Survivor Benefits

It is not easy to consider, but if you become disabled or are killed while on deployment, your family will be entitled to benefits from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some benefits are automatic and some require your family to apply for them. Because of...
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