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Young military families often hit financial whiplash during the transition to military life, when pay changes, new benefits, and move-related costs show up all at once. Add military spouse employment gaps and frequent PCS cycles, and military family budgeting can feel like guessing every month. That pressure turns into military family financial stress fast, especially when bi...


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The IRS officially raised the TSP contribution limit from $23,500 to $24,500 for 2026, creating additional tax-advantaged space for aggressive savers. For those under the Blended Retirement System (BRS), you should contribute at least 5% of your base pay to receive the full Department of War match. While you automatically receive a 1% contribution after 60 days of service, th...


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Today’s post features a guest writer Angelo Saris, who lends some perspective on financial planning after 55 for military families.

Retirement after 55 (or later) isn’t a coast. For veterans and their families, this phase means rethinking how military benefits, savings, and civilian systems work, or don’t. You’re not navigating a single set of rules. You’r...


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