A reader asks: What do you know about the 40 mile rule for Tricare Prime? Does it look like that circle will continue to shrink? Since a main reason we moved to our retirement location was for health care, I am concerned that the circle will force all of us to Tricare Standard. What is the word? Great question. This ...
This guest post is brought to you by a servicemember who's approaching Reserve retirement after an unusual career path... and you can too! If you're interested in guest posting, please see our guest posting guidelines. I enlisted in the Army as a combat medic in 1990. Being the oldest of three and a ...
My credit card data was stolen last month. I was lucky-- the thief moved slowly and there were only two charges before the fraud computer kicked in. But it was still a hassle and an inconvenience, and at first, I had to push pretty hard to get the fraud staff on the job. Of course, it's the card that I use all the ...
I am now on "Chapter 2" of my bridge career. I am not sure how long this chapter will be or if there will be any more chapters. I have made the transition from the familiarity and madness of DoD civil service. It was not until I got on the outside that I realized misery loves company-- and it is alive and well ...
Everybody wants to save money to reach financial independence, but it's even more challenging to avoid unnecessary expenses. Sometimes "spending avoidance" requires sweat equity, training, and experience. Other times you can avoid expenses with a little knowledge and good habits. The trick is to find the balance where ...
This guest post is brought to you by Jill Schultz. If you're interested in guest posting, please see our guest posting guidelines. Sometimes an injury or disability incurred in the military can send an active duty member into early (medical) retirement. Many disabled vets who’ve been medically retired wonder if ...
Do you ever wonder where veterans and families get their in-depth knowledge about VA and medical benefits? It's a vital part of achieving financial independence. Some of the information comes from joining veteran's support organizations like MOAA, the American Legion, the VFW, the DAV, AmVets, or the IAVA. You ...
Today's post is from an officer who wants to remain anonymous while sharing his pay & investment data. Two of the links include Excel spreadsheets that you can download and review, and when you click on them your computer may attempt to launch your spreadsheet program. If you decide to use them for your own ...
We're military veterans, not financial advisors. We're trying to share what we've learned and to pay it forward – but you have to make your own decisions.
What worked for us will probably work for you, but unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it. Let us know if something’s not working for you, and we’ll try to figure out a better way... Continue Reading...
Doug Nordman