January 13, 2016, by Chris Taylor - Military body armor brings with it a different set of requirements compared to those needed by any other profession. Law Enforcement Officers, for example, are under constant and severe threat of attack and injury, and are particularly dependent on body armor in order to perform their work to the best of their ability. However, this pales … [Read more...]
Solvent after Service: 4 Great Finance Tips for US Veterans
December 4, 2015, by Anica Oaks - There are over 2.25 million veterans living in the United States, according to Veterans Inc. With so many separated service people living in the civilian world, you may think the transition is easy. However, there are financial stumbling blocks that are common among recent veterans. Here are some tips to help you make a smooth transition into … [Read more...]
10 Retirement Planning Tips for Military Retirees
Transitioning from your life in the military, especially after you’ve served almost half your life, is indeed quite difficult. Retirement means sufficient savings and in today’s difficult economy this requires plenty of planning done in advance. Speaking to an estate planning lawyer should be a big part of your retirement plan because you need to know where your life savings … [Read more...]
Air National Guard FAQ
Q. What is the Air National Guard? The Air National Guard is a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force, similar to the Air Force Reserves. They work part-time, one weekend a month and a few weeks a year, at a minimum, and have what is unique to the military in a dual role. While Reserve components have a federal mission under the direction of the President, … [Read more...]
Veteran Retirement Aids You Shouldn’t Forget About
November 13, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Planning for retirement can bring a variety of concerns about financial security into the forefront of your mind. If you are a veteran, a number of benefits are available that many may not know, or have forgotten about. Here’s a look at a few that may be able to help you make your retirement a little more secure. Financial Need … [Read more...]