Tricare got me again. I've been retired for nearly 14 years, and I'm a relatively high-functioning veteran who was paid to supervise the operation and maintenance of naval nuclear reactors. I'm pretty good at working with teams and solving problems. But despite those skills, Tricare (and UnitedHealthcare) have ...
Military Saves Week and MilCents are coming! During 22-27 February you're going to see lots of inspirational stories about paying off debt, saving for a goal, and planning for retirement. Then you can spend another nine weeks on short tutorials to boost your own financial skills. Have you signed up for the TSP? ...
I wrote this article a couple of months ago, which you can find here. However, I've made some changes, because there are some things you should consider when buying a house in the military. The largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime is their home. It’s also the longest-lasting purchase most ...
A reader writes: Nords, I’ve been tracking you across a few blogs and appreciate the military perspective. I just bought your book as well so I am looking forward to flipping through that. Anyway I am trying to set mine and my wife’s savings to combine the 40% you mention here with the pension for a cushy retirement. ...
Here's a great reader question on getting the most out of your Thrift Savings Plan: I frequently read your website and find your advice very helpful, and I am looking to make some money moves that I'm not sure are possible. I have a Roth IRA with a lot of money in it, and a Roth TSP with a lot less money in it. I ...
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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