Military Life Insurance: Reporting the Death of a Veteran
Find out what grieving families need to do in order to report the death of a military member or veteran to the VA and private life insurance providers.
Finance
Service members and veterans have financial benefits and resources that their civilian friends don’t. Make sure to take advantage of these benefits. These include everything from exclusive life insurance options, to retirement benefits, to VA home loans. You have an amazing opportunity to save money, plan for retirement, and buy a home at competitive rates, typically without a down payment.
Military Life Insurance and End-of-Life Planning
Protect your loved ones in the event of your death with end-of-life planning. The VA has some advice for those facing these tough decisions.
Tips for Buying Life Insurance
If you are looking for life insurance, there are a few things you can do to help yourself make an informed decision about the best coverage. Learn more.
Getting Veteran Life Insurance with PTSD
Find out if you can get life insurance coverage even if you’re suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Learn more.
Private Life Insurance for the Military Community: A Comprehensive Guide
Are SGLI and VGLI enough? Here are some things to consider if you’re wondering if you need private life insurance coverage for your family.
Military Life Insurance: Why Use a Life Expectancy Calculator?
Don’t feel life insurance is important? If you carry a lot of debt or want to make sure your family is provided for after you’re gone, life insurance can help. Learn more.
Financial Planning and Benefits for Military and Veterans
Whether you are active duty, Guard or Reserve, or a veteran, financial planning is an important part of what DoD terms “financial readiness.”
Investment Basics: Options for Veterans and Military Members
There are a variety of options to explore when you’re learning how to invest. And while there are no risk-free investments, some are more suitable for the beginning investor than others. You should research your stock options carefully; the DoD cannot help servicemembers, military families, or veterans who lose money on the stock market. Investing… Read more »
Basics of Budgeting for Military Families
Basics of Budgeting For First-Time Budgeters Have you ever wondered where all your monthly income went? We work hard every week and can’t seem to save anything or invest in our future. Some don’t have a budget and don’t keep track of how they spend over time. Budgeting can be a day-to-day transformation of how… Read more »
Blended Retirement System (BRS): An Overview
The Blended Retirement System (BRS) is the new military retirement system. It went in to effect in 2018. The new system blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution benefit that is applied to the service member’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. It is one of the most significant changes to the compensation system since World War Two.