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Insurance for a young adult

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 2 Comments

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. My all-time favorite reader asked these questions: So USAA dropped off a bunch of ROTC-specific ad campaigns, including one on renter's insurance. It reminded me that, especially with a new college ring, it was definitely time for renter's insurance. I did the quote setup with USAA and figured out the value of my uniforms, jewelry, … [Read more...] about Insurance for a young adult

Congress Cuts Military Pensions

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 14 Comments

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Let's talk about contingency financial planning. I don't mean life insurance or a medical crisis-- I mean how you'll maintain your financial independence when a leg of your retirement stool is kicked out from under you. Notice that sentence is "when", not "if". I generally ignore the news on military legislation until it's been signed into law. … [Read more...] about Congress Cuts Military Pensions

Hanging on for the military pension

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: February 10, 2019 2 Comments

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A reader writes: "I've read your book and have been following your website for a couple of years. I really enjoy your advice and perspectives and want your advice on an issue I'm having: I've focused so much energy on setting up my finances for our impending military retirement lifestyle (in five years) that I literally find it hard to stomach … [Read more...] about Hanging on for the military pension

How Do I File a Military Medical Malpractice Suit?

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 26 Comments

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A Guide to Better Understanding the Claim Process As a member of the US military you are entitled to competent medical care, but if you or a family member has suffered due to the medical negligence of a military doctor then you might be able to sue for military medical malpractice. If you feel you have a case make sure you talk to someone … [Read more...] about How Do I File a Military Medical Malpractice Suit?

RV Life, A Few Things To Consider

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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This is a guest post by Henry Buell. (If you’re interested in writing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) Finishing a deployment can be rough - even if it wasn't combat oriented. This is especially true if it's your last deployment and you're looking down the long road of retirement. The readjustment to civilian life is … [Read more...] about RV Life, A Few Things To Consider

Veterans ID Cards Can Be Scanned With QR Code Reader

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 1 Comment

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to provide adequate warning to Veterans that their Veterans Identification Cards (VIC) can be scanned to reveal their Social Security Numbers. Anyone with an IPhone or Android smart phone can download a QR code app and scan any VIC issued since 2004. Once scanned, the cardholders’ social security … [Read more...] about Veterans ID Cards Can Be Scanned With QR Code Reader

Fixing The Fixed Indexed Annuity

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 2 Comments

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Let's start this post with a word-association test. Get ready to record your immediate, instinctive, reflex reaction to the following phrase: "Fixed indexed annuity". I'm going to guess that your response was not the warm & fuzzy security-blanket comfort of having guaranteed monthly income for the rest of your life. Why do indexed … [Read more...] about Fixing The Fixed Indexed Annuity

“Are You Sure You’re Ready To Leave The Military?”

This guest post is brought to you by Romeo Jeremiah. (If you’re interested in writing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) Anyone who has every served in the military has been asked the dreaded and oftentimes uncomfortable question, “are you gonna stick it out?” Stick it out --Military jargon for “completing at least … [Read more...] about “Are You Sure You’re Ready To Leave The Military?”

Save Just One Percent More

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

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As the National Defense Authorization Act works its way through legislative and executive approval, it looks like 2014 military base pay will go up by 1%. Housing allowances may go up depending on duty location. Estimates for the military's annual survey of food prices project that the food allowance may go up by as much as 3.4%. When the 2014 … [Read more...] about Save Just One Percent More

Seven Benefits of the VA Home Loan

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 21, 2019 3 Comments

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This guest post is from Randy Prothero, a Hawaii real estate agent and team leader of “The Prothero Group” at Island Style Realty, an Oahu Real Estate Team. The VA loan is a government-backed, but privately lended, home loan available to veterans or those currently serving in the military (including active-duty personnel, reservists/National … [Read more...] about Seven Benefits of the VA Home Loan