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Leaving the military can be complicated. This detailed military transition guide has everything you need to know about separating from the military so you can plan for a successful transition.
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Transitioning from the military is difficult. You often hear about the success stories, but you rarely hear about the struggles. While my transition was ultimately successful, it wasn't easy. In this article and podcast, I share …
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On October 1, 2019, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) rolled out a series of improvements to its existing programming. These changes are aimed at improving the active duty military to civilian transition that has been under …
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There comes a time in everyone’s life where they have to make the decision to get out of the military. Whether it’s retirement or separation, everyone will eventually have to part ways with their service. In …
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Cash flow is king, or so the saying goes. Almost everyone that I’ve talked with has stated cash flow as a concern for their post-active duty life. It seems that a lot of these concerns boil …
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As you transition from active service, life insurance is an important, yet overlooked aspect of your post-military financial planning. In a previous article, I discussed five considerations about your military life insurance needs. To build on …
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Transitioning from the military to the civilian world is a big deal – you are leaving your job and the way of life you have known for the last few years, or even the previous few …
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When leaving the military, one of the most important considerations is where to live. Should we buy a house? Should we rent? When making a home purchase decision, you need to understand how complex your situation …
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A transition from active duty is a turbulent time. Whether you are retiring, separating or going to the Reserves, there are a lot of financial impacts to your life. It’s important to take some time to …
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Military health care benefits are incredibly valuable. Unfortunately, unless you retire from the military, you usually cannot take those benefits with you when you leave the military. However, there are some programs that can help you …
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When you're looking for a new job, check out with the government, contractors and military-friendly private companies. Here are some other steps you can take to give yourself an edge in the hiring process.
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This post was originally published in the USAA Member Community – The Emotional Aspects of Transitioning Out of the Military | Sponsored post by USAA. What No One Ever Talks About – The Emotional Aspects of Transitioning …
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