Transition and Retirement for Families

A great retirement isn’t just about having enough money. It’s about knowing what you’ll do with your time, who you’ll spend...

The key to a successful retirement isn’t just saving. Instead, setting up an income plan, planning for contingencies and...

Whether your big goal is paying off debt, building your emergency fund or just surviving a few days of theme park madness...

If July had a motto, it could look something like this: "Still time to make this year awesome."

Just like our nation's founders took bold action to secure a better future, we can take a few deliberate steps to build...

VA benefits can play a critical role in a veteran's financial plan. Here's a three-tiered look at how to make the most of...

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started on your financial journey, these books provide valuable insights...

The value of Thrift Savings Plan funds has been volatile over the past year, reaching new highs and producing some big dips...

Receiving special duty pay, such as jump, dive or flight pay, is great news for your financial planning. That said, be...

Let's take a look at how military pay works, the built-in advantages it offers and how you can use it to pay down debt, save...

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to taxes and...

Fortunately for military spouses, you can still save for your own retirement, even with challenges such as unemployment and...

The key to a successful retirement isn't just saving; it's setting up guaranteed lifetime income so that your essential...

Here's what military service members can do to reduce the likelihood of unpleasant errors in their first year of filing taxes...

Military-life curveballs such as mobilizations, an unplanned permanent change of station or unexpected moving costs make...

By reviewing your finances throughout the year, you can catch problems early, adjust your plans and make sure you're always...

Here are five actionable ideas derived from certified financial planner JJ Montanaro's take on the first Military Financial...

It’s usually better to eliminate your debt, or at least reduce it, before investing in long-term savings such as your IRA.

Here's what to do -- and what not to do -- to ensure your pay raise sets you up for financial success.

These are some of the best resources of financial information and advice tailored to military service members.

Being strategic with their pay raise can help service members stay out of predatory situations while staying out of debt for...

If you have a lot to learn about investing, be aware that some of the information out there is not so good. Where should you...

It's important to check your military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) each month, but the January LES is more important...

Use this year-end evaluation as an opportunity to discuss and get aligned on your retirement goals and portfolio.

A year-end financial review, when done right, acts as a recalibration for the goals that matter most to you and your family.

One of the most remarkable things about building a career or launching a successful job search is how people will help you...

Instead of a different person every time on the helpline, a case manager is devoted to helping you get through the system.

You may not be able to hide your military spouse status -- and in some cases, you may not need to.

No matter where your military marriage problems come from, you don't have to deal with them alone.

How can you grow your own career while still supporting your spouse?

How do you pay for college when you haven't got a dime? With our guide, you'll be cracking those books in no time.