Here's a relatively complicated post about an apparently straightforward subject, and I'm counting on you servicemembers & veterans to cover anything that I miss! A reader writes: "I was curious whether there are any benefits for people who got an honorable discharge after finishing the six-year obligation ...
I received a great comment on an older post about USAA. As I answered it I realized that I'd written an entire new post in the subject, so I'll just put up the answer here and link back to the other post. I'll also add in feedback from USAA's staff. Here's the entire comment before I break it down to answer ...
"Are you thinking of retiring abroad to enjoy ‘the good life’ after decades of dedicated, back-breaking labor, and you want to know how Costa Rica real estate is doing?" (Editor's note: Today's Guest Post Wednesday features an unusual spin on financial independence. The expert who's interviewed for this post spent ...
A reader writes: Nords, can you talk to me about my son joining the military? Here are some things we are wondering about. Times are changing and the way it's run doesn't give the kids the options like they used to. For example we are told they are releasing them at four years and not letting them sign back up. A ...
Here's an unusual reader question: "You seem to have a pretty good handle on the Reserve military retirement system and I would like to ask your opinion on my situation. I'm in the Reserves. I've been mobilized and I am currently in sanctuary (18 years, nine months of active-duty service) with a mandatory active-duty ...
This blog is mainly about saving and investing for military financial independence, not bargain-hunting or consumer products, so today's post is a little different. I'll admit it: I don't lead a consumer lifestyle, and I avoid shopping as much as possible. I don't even go out much. I enjoy spending my time on the ...
Very long post today (3000 words) but you have the time to read it-- and it's worth reading. Especially if you're interested in genetic testing. Here's my 23andMe Genetic Testing Reviews. A genetics researcher and director of the National Institutes of Health once said: "Genetics loads the gun and environment ...
This guest post is brought to you by Rob Aeschbach. There was a good post about saving money while deployed. Years ago, as an embarked Marine, I accumulated about 700 days underway during at-sea deployments and work-ups. I left active duty shortly after getting married, and now I'm a stay-at-home-dad and Navy ...
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...
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