Retirement benefits you need to use
Retirement from the military can be a major life event, and it comes with a lot of changes. Fortunately, there are many retirement benefits available to service members after they…
4 elderly soldiers who remained badasses well into retirement
When duty calls, many soldiers feel honor bound to answer that call, no matter how old they might be. “Males of military age” is actually a relatively recent concept, because…
6 things you want to take back before getting out of the military
Getting out of the military can be a long and cumbersome experience. With all the crap service members have to do to process out smoothly, it’s likely that you’ll spend some time reflecting on the dumb things you did during your enlistment.
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Tips for investing money and building wealth throughout your military career
To create the post-military lifestyle of your dreams, you should be investing and saving money wisely throughout your career. You may prepare for an enjoyable military retirement with some planning…
6 best military bases for retirees
Retirement might seem like a long way off, but if the military teaches you anything, it’s to have a plan. Even if that plan ends up changing a million times,…
6 things to research before choosing where to live after military retirement
Military retirees have unique concerns when compared with their civilian counterparts, especially as it relates to getting the most out of their retirement life. You’ve got one year after your…
Why you should get on this new TSP strategy ASAP!
Oh, the TSP. You either love it or you hate it. Or, if you’re like most of us, you pay into it and don’t really understand what’s going on. Sure,…
Top 9 countries to retire in after active duty
After serving your country in the military for so long, it is easy to miss the adventure of living abroad. Most people prefer to move overseas after active duty so…
5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military
8 things you realize leaving drill life
Coming off the trail is a strange period in a military family’s life. After putting years into an OSUT unit — yes the WHOLE family puts in time — suddenly…