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USAA, Victory Capital, And Schwab: Now What?!?

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: April 15, 2020 88 Comments

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    USAA has sold its investment businesses to Victory Capital and Schwab.  Let's analyze how that's going to affect your plans for financial independence. The sale of the Asset Management Company includes USAA’s mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and 529 accounts. It closed in 2019 and Victory expects to finish moving the … [Read more...] about USAA, Victory Capital, And Schwab: Now What?!?

USAA Eliminates PCS And Deployment Discretionary Benefits

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: July 8, 2019 6 Comments

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I almost missed the announcement. It’s bland corporate text inside a box on my USAA Visa credit-card bill of 2 July. It’s the boilerplate you always ignore while you’re scrolling to find your new balance and checking your payment date: "Effective October 1, 2019, USAA Federal Savings Bank will be eliminating the PCS and Deployment discretionary … [Read more...] about USAA Eliminates PCS And Deployment Discretionary Benefits

Our Retirement – The Spending Smile Of Financial Independence

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: July 22, 2019 5 Comments

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Disclosure: This article is part of the Life Uninterrupted campaign sponsored by USAA. The #LifeUninterrupted campaign is designed to help future retirees learn how they can transition into retirement without worrying about financial interruptions. You can receive a free, no-obligation retirement review today by calling USAA. Note: We are … [Read more...] about Our Retirement – The Spending Smile Of Financial Independence

USAA And The Final Month To Opt In To The Military Blended Retirement System

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 7, 2018 2 Comments

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Here’s the latest information and tools to make your military Blended Retirement System decision-- and a new way to think about your career and your choices. [Note: I'm participating in Kate Horrell’s #BRSBlitz initiative. I’m not compensated by USAA for this campaign and you won’t see any FTC disclosures like “#USAAPartner”, "#ad”, or … [Read more...] about USAA And The Final Month To Opt In To The Military Blended Retirement System

USAA’s Digital MilEx: Hurricane Readiness and Augmented Reality Vehicle Shopping

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: October 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

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[We’re trying something new with this post. Please scroll down to the bottom for my short podcast interview with two USAA managers about these topics!]   Oooh, I almost forgot my traditional FTC disclosure: The Federal Trade Commission fears that I've lost my objectivity and become a USAA fanboi. My family and I have been USAA … [Read more...] about USAA’s Digital MilEx: Hurricane Readiness and Augmented Reality Vehicle Shopping

The Big Picture On Insurance: USAA’s Annual Reports

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 2 Comments

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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

USAA Answers Your Insurance And Financial Questions

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 16, 2018 2 Comments

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This was the best conference yet! For those who are just joining us, last month I polled people's questions about USAA's insurance and financial programs. I brought those issues to the Digital Military Experience with USAA's Communications team, other program managers, and several executives. But first, it's time for another … [Read more...] about USAA Answers Your Insurance And Financial Questions

What Questions Should I Ask USAA At Digital MilEx?

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 4 Comments

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  [Nords note:  if you're finding this post via a search engine, here's the followup post with USAA's responses: USAA Answers Your Insurance And Financial Questions]   It's almost that time of year again! The San Antonio summer is cooling off (a little) and on 19-20 September I'll be USAA's guest at Digital Military Experience … [Read more...] about What Questions Should I Ask USAA At Digital MilEx?

Your Auto Insurance Premiums Are Rising, But It’s Not Just You

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 2 Comments

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My social media has lit up this year with complaints about vehicle insurance. It seems as if every military family who's transferred to a new duty station has paid more money to insure the same autos and the same drivers. Even families who haven't moved (yet) are unhappy when they renew their policies: more money for the same coverage. It's not … [Read more...] about Your Auto Insurance Premiums Are Rising, But It’s Not Just You

USAA’s Military Retirement Comparison Tool And The Blended Retirement System

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 16, 2018 12 Comments

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  Are you ready to make your choice about the military's Blended Retirement System? Are you a leader who has to advise younger officers and enlisted how to decide between High Three and the BRS? Are you a veteran like me who's asked the question several times a week by their family (and their readers)? USAA can help with … [Read more...] about USAA’s Military Retirement Comparison Tool And The Blended Retirement System

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