Career Military Family Finance prepares senior leaders and their families for military retirement. Discover strategies for post-retirement income protection, family-focused financial planning, and maximizing benefits like SBP and TSP. Gain actionable insights for building tax-advantaged wealth and achieving long-term financial security after active duty service.
For decades, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) has been the default choice for military retirees seeking to protect their families. At first glance, it seems like a simple and secure solution: a monthly payment of the retiree’s pension for surviving…
Military retirees often find themselves questioning whether they’ve made the most of their financial options. A financial audit can be a game-changer.
Here’s a surprising fact: as a retiring military officer, you’re statistically healthier than most Americans. All those years of discipline and training paid off. But when it comes to insurance, the system doesn’t see you as an individual—it lumps you…
Understanding your total military compensation is more than just knowing your monthly paycheck. It’s about understanding the full value of your service, including allowances, benefits, and special pay, and how these contribute to your overall financial picture. Tools like the…
Life insurance at military retirement can feel like a maze of confusing options—SBP, VGLI, term, permanent… How do you know what’s right for you? For many military retirees, the default choices seem like the safest path, but what if those…
When you think about life insurance as a career military family, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. Whole Life and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) are often compared as if one is better than the other—but the truth is,…
Have you noticed how financial advice for military retirees often speaks to the masses, leaving little room to address your unique goals and aspirations? Transition briefings typically present plans like the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and…
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Planning for your child’s education can feel daunting, especially for military families navigating the unique challenges of post-service life. The rising costs of college and uncertainty about the future of education have many families turning to 529 plans. While these…
The Regular Military Compensation Calculator is a little-known yet effective tool for understanding your full active duty compensation. When preparing for military retirement or transitioning from active duty, this calculator can help you compare expectations for civilian pay. For example,…
Military retirees often face unique financial challenges when transitioning to civilian life, such as managing rising insurance costs, navigating limited pension options, and optimizing their retirement savings for long-term stability. While traditional options like the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans…
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