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How Much Is The COLA On My Military Pension?!?

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November 2021 update: The Dept of Defense has released their memo for the 2022 Cost Of Living Adjustment! You’ve already heard of 5.9% for retirees. Now we can dig into the fine print for those who retired in 2021: If you retired in 2021 under High Three then your COLA is a little lower: January 1 - March 31: 5.7% April 1 - June 30: … [Read more...] about How Much Is The COLA On My Military Pension?!?

The Big Picture On Insurance: USAA’s Annual Reports

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I get many questions about USAA’s services & products. After six years of their financial conferences and dozens of interrogations interviews of their executives, I think I’ve learned enough about their business model (and the insurance industry) to help you navigate your choices. My spouse and I have been USAA members since 1981, and now our … [Read more...] about The Big Picture On Insurance: USAA’s Annual Reports