Transition & Career
Separation finances, employment, and entrepreneurship.
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 →SBA Boots to Business: What It Is and How to Apply as a Separating Servicemember
The SBA's Boots to Business program is a free entrepreneurship education program offered as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). It is designed to help transitioning servicemembers and veterans explore...
Read Article →SCRA and MLA: The Two Federal Laws That Protect Servicemembers' Finances
Two federal laws provide specific financial protections for active duty servicemembers and their families: the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA). Understanding both is essential before deployment a...
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