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TSP & Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan, BRS, and military retirement systems.
5 articles →VA Benefits
Disability compensation, GI Bill, and VA programs.
6 articles →Tax
Military tax exclusions, state rules, and filing guidance.
4 articles →Housing & VA Loans
VA home loans, BAH, and PCS-related finances.
4 articles →Transition & Career
Separation finances, employment, and entrepreneurship.
3 articles →Insurance & Survivor Benefits
SGLI, VGLI, SBP, and survivor planning.
3 articles →Recently Published
VA Home Loan Benefits: The Entitlement System, Funding Fee, and How to Use It Twice
The VA Home Loan benefit is one of the most powerful financial tools available to eligible veterans — allowing purchase of a primary residence with no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitive interest rates. Yet...
Read Article →The TSP Roth vs. Traditional Decision: What Most Veterans Get Wrong
When you contribute to the TSP, you have to make a choice: traditional (pre-tax) or Roth (after-tax). Most servicemembers default to traditional contributions without thinking about it — and for some, that is the right call. But for othe...
Read Article →Post-9/11 GI Bill: Housing Allowance, Book Stipend, and Yellow Ribbon — Fully Explained
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) is the most comprehensive education benefit available to veterans, covering tuition, a housing allowance, and a books-and-supplies stipend. But the actual amounts depend on factors many veterans don't r...
Read Article →TSP to IRA Rollover After Separation: A Step-by-Step Guide
When you separate from military service or federal employment, your TSP account does not disappear — you own it. But many separating servicemembers and federal employees face the same question: should I leave my money in the TSP, or roll...
Read Article →CRDP vs. CRSC: Which Concurrent Pay Do You Qualify For?
Before 2004, military retirees could not receive both their military retirement pay and VA disability compensation simultaneously — the VA disability amount was deducted dollar-for-dollar from retirement pay (called the "VA waiver"). Two...
Read Article →The 20/20/20 Rule: Military Divorce and Benefits Explained
Military divorce involves complex federal laws governing how retirement pay is divided and whether former spouses retain access to military benefits. The "20/20/20 rule" is one of the most consequential standards in military family law —...
Read Article →FERS Annuity + TSP + Social Security: How the Three Legs Work Together
Federal employees hired after 1983 participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) — a three-part retirement structure that includes a defined benefit annuity, the Thrift Savings Plan, and Social Security. Veterans who tran...
Read Article →Moving Expenses for Military: What's Deductible and What the Government Pays
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) suspended the moving expense deduction for most Americans through 2025. Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are a specific exception — they retain the ability to deduct unreimbursed qualifie...
Read Article →TSP Funds Explained: C, S, I, F, G — Which Is Right for Your Stage of Service?
The TSP offers five individual investment funds plus a suite of Lifecycle (L) Funds. Understanding the difference is essential before deciding where your contributions go — because the default fund (the G Fund) is not always the right ch...
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