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  BRS: To Opt-In or Not – Time is Running Out

  Written by Guest Blogger | November 13, 2018

  By Andia Dinesen, EVP Communications & Operations, Association of Military Banks of America

  31 December 2018 will be the last day, for those who are eligible*, to opt-in to the Blended Retirement System (BRS).  Knowing your options, understanding implications for your future, effects on your current budget, weighing pros and cons of staying on the Legacy (HIGH-3) or opting into BRS, should play a role in your decision.  This is an important personal decision.

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  3 Benefits Every Veteran Should Know About

  Written by Darlene Aderoju | November 9, 2018

  Veterans have earned benefits that honor them for their service. Some of these benefits include free tax preparation services and burial services. These benefits are a thank you to retirement service members for their years of dedicated service. Here are three benefits every veteran should know about than can help them and their families save on expenses. 

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  Should I Stay or Should I Go…Into the Blended Retirement System?

  Written by Alecia Blair | October 31, 2018

  By Alecia D. Blair, AFC®, Military Saves Director 

  Cue the first line of lyrics from The Clash’s 1982 hit song, Should I Stay or Should I Go! For eligible service members who haven’t already made their decision regarding whether to stay in the Legacy Retirement System or go into the new Blended Retirement System, that is the question. And the countdown to decide is on. 

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  How to Know If You Have Enough Money to Retire

  Written by Guest Blogger | October 25, 2018

  By Lauren Minches, Actuary, Blueprint Income

  Retirement, from civilian jobs, has become more complicated ever since employers stopped offering traditional pensions. Even worse, there’s an endless barrage of products, advertisements, and commercials trying to “help” you get ready for retirement. There’s enough advice floating around to create thousands of different retirements.

  Before deciding which product, investments, or plan is right, you should understand the basic principles and math behind a successful retirement. So here they are…

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