Military members serve for many reasons, recognition is generally not high on the list. We serve to defend our country, defend freedom, and be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Though we don’t serve for recognition, it can be nice to have someone thank us for what we have done for our country. Veterans […]
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Lowes Military Discount – Save Big with the MyLowe’s Military Discount
Military discounts are a popular way to thank current and former military members for their service. Each company sets its own military discount eligibility policies, and may vary based on the organization. However, the Lowes Military Discount program is one of the most widely available, as it includes both current and former military members. Many […]
TSP and IRA – Can I Invest in Both Retirement Accounts?
The Thrift Savings Plan is a great retirement account for military members. And starting in 2018, military members who participate in the Blended Retirement System (BRS) will be eligible to receive matching contributions to their TSP. Prior to the BRS, military members were not eligible for matching TSP contributions. However, civil service and other government TSP […]
Thrift Savings Plan Benefits – Why You Should Invest in the TSP
The government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is one of the most overlooked benefits of working in the government. As you know, Thrift Savings Plan is the government’s answer to a 401(k) or other employer-provided retirement plan. TSP was established in 1986, as part of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), which replaced the legacy Civil […]
Survivor Benefit Plan Resources: Everything You Need in One Blog Post
This blog post has one purpose: to point you to every website with the Survivor Benefit Plan resources. It might be very long, with a lot of links, but I will do my best to organize this content in a way that makes sense. Let’s begin! Survivor Benefit Plan Resources: DFAS I’ll start with the […]
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2013 Military Pay Chart – Officers, Enlisted, and Warrant Officers
2013 Military Pay Chart updated: The US government has finalized the 2013 military budgets, which included a 1.7% cost of living pay raise across the board. These increases took effect January 1, 2013 for each branch of service, including the Army,
Survivor Benefit Plan Resources: Everything You Need in One Blog Post
This blog post has one purpose: to point you to every website with the Survivor Benefit Plan resources. It might be very long, with a lot of links, but I will do my best to organize this content in a way that makes sense. Let’s begin! Survivor Benefit Plan Resources: DFAS I’ll start with the […]
Veterans Group Life Insurance Benefits for Military Veterans
Military members have access to Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI), which is an excellent life insurance program. It is low cost, and because it is a group life insurance program, it doesn’t require a medical exam, or base rates on health, age, gender, or other factors. Unfortunately, it isn’t a benefit you can take with […]
