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Archives for August 2016
How To Calculate A Reserve Retirement
In response to a question from a reader, Doug originally created and published this post in 2012. The sender was seeking a Reserve Retirement Calculator, specifically for the National Guard or Reserve. Instead of referring him to one of the many Military Retirement Calculators online, Doug dedicated the time, to write a very detailed post to … [Read more...] about How To Calculate A Reserve Retirement
Can I Earn A Military Pension And A Civil-Service Pension
A reader asks: I served 14 years of active duty and six years in the National Guard. I received my 20-year letter. I began working for the postal service and “bought back” my 14 years of active duty towards my postal service retirement. For example I have 12 years actual with the postal service but 26 years on the books due to the buy back … [Read more...] about Can I Earn A Military Pension And A Civil-Service Pension
Using Reserve & Guard Retirement Calculators To Estimate Your Military Pension
A reader writes: There used to be a great National Guard Retirement Calculators the Army put out– you enter your years of service, total points and the multiplier and it gave you a projected pay per month for your Reserve retirement. This should be on your site– the Army has taken it down…Help the lazy folk! "Lazy"? I appreciate you pointing this … [Read more...] about Using Reserve & Guard Retirement Calculators To Estimate Your Military Pension
College 529 Plans – Saving for College
This article is meant for people who may have heard about college savings plans and would like to know a little more. College planning for your children is a topic that can cover a wide variety of beliefs (should you foot the entire bill, how much should you save), options, programs, government incentives and different savings vehicles. There are … [Read more...] about College 529 Plans – Saving for College
