Family Life
Three Halloween Budgeting Tricks for Military Families
As a Financial Coach and a Mom, Gretchen Butler Shares her Money-Savings Tips to Making this Halloween Wicked.
October 14th, 2018 | 5 min. read
News & Articles
Military Life
New GI Bill Rule Prompting Military Families to Rethink Their Finances
GI Bill education benefits are a valuable part of the military financial package, but new rules are prompting many to rethink their finances.
October 8th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Military Life
Demand for Permanent Life Insurance Rising in Military Families
Demand for permanent life insurance is strong among service members. According to our research, most already own or are currently thinking about buying it.
October 8th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
A Different Way to Think about Life Insurance
Paying for life insurance can feel like bad karma – but it doesn’t have to. In fact, it can give you confidence that your family will be okay.
September 30th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Military Life
Olivia Inglett’s Service to Her Fellow Military Spouses
First Command Financial Advisor Olivia Inglett shares how her journey as a military spouse has helped her better serve clients.
September 30th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
4 Tips to help Military Millennials make smart financial decisions
Explore four tips for military millennials that can help you make smart financial decisions, including making your money work for you.
September 30th, 2018 | 2 min. read
Financial Resources
Taking advantage of the stock market’s ups and downs
Learn how you can take advantage of the stock market's ups and downs through dollar cost averaging and other investing tips.
August 24th, 2018 | 2 min. read
Military Life
Are You Ready for Your Next PCS Move?
Get your finances Squared Away before your next PCS by following a few simple tips that can help improve your financial security.
August 24th, 2018 | 2 min. read
Financial Resources
Freedom from Debt
Learn how you can free yourself of debt with a debt consolidation loan and low interest options.
August 24th, 2018 | 2 min. read
Financial Resources
What’s Your Number?
As financial planners, we spend a good deal of time railing against the evils of credit cards and bad debt.
July 31st, 2018 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
Emergency Savings for Life in the Military
Explore strategies for saving for an emergency while in the military, as well as common answers to questions like how much you should save.
July 30th, 2018 | 2 min. read
Financial Resources
How to Readjust Your Budget After a Raise
No matter the size of your raise, commit to always splitting the amount of the pay increase between two categories: lifestyle upgrades and financial wellbeing.
July 30th, 2018 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
Have You Made A Decision?
BRS officially went into effect, replacing the decades-old pension system as the default retirement program for every incoming service member.
July 30th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
Spending Less, Saving More and Staying Happy, Part 2
Financial Advisor Katy Stevick shares some tips on how to take control of your finances…without cramping your family’s style.
July 30th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Family Life
Teaching Kids About Money: Lessons for Military Families
Teaching your children financial literacy at a young age can set them up for life. Follow a few key tips to get them started.
July 30th, 2018 | 2 min. read