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  Tips for Transitioning or Retiring from the Military

  Written by Guest Blogger | September 26, 2017

  By: FINRA Investor Education Foundation Staff

  Military service can leave you believing that change is the only constant in life. Take a look at a photo of yourself entering boot camp and compare it with the one your service took of you at graduation. You already changed—a lot. But you need to get ready for a big one. 

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  Your Five-Step Blended Retirement System Checklist to Success

  Written by Alecia Blair | September 19, 2017

  By Alecia D. Blair, Military Saves Communications Strategist & Outreach Manager, AFC® Candidate, FINRA Foundation Fellow, and Lani Poblete, Military Saves Project Manager

  The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) is coming in January 2018! If you're feeling a little overwhelmed or unsure about the BRS, that's okay. It's natural. Deciding whether the BRS is right for you is a big financial one-size-does-not-fit-all decision that has big implications on your military retirement.

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  Join the 30 Days of Savings Challenge this September

  Written by Lani Poblete | August 28, 2017

  By Lani Poblete, Military Saves Project Manager

  This September, join the Military Families Learning Network's (MFLN) Personal Finance team in making small deposits that add up to $100 in just 30 days!

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  The Building Blocks of Excellent Credit

  Written by Guest Blogger | August 8, 2017

  By Martin A. Smith, CRPC®, AIFA®, President of Wealthcare Financial Group, Inc.

  Do you want to build excellent credit? If you are shopping for a mortgage or car loan or a credit card, simply paying your debts on time is not the only requirement to building excellent credit. Here are some other considerations:

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