Military Life
What is Coast Guard Day?
August 4th is Coast Guard Day. Here’s a brief survey of Coast Guard history, as well as the branch’s present-day contribution to our country.
August 2nd, 2019 | 2 min. read
News & Articles
Financial Resources
Is It Time to Downsize?
When preparing for retirement, less is more.
July 22, 2019 | 5 min. read
Military Life
Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
In basketball, the layup is the easiest shot. Here are some tips that can prepare you to slam dunk your next interview.
July 22, 2019 | 3 min. read
Military Life
Ace the Phone Interview
The job interview often begins before you even get to the office. Sharpen your phone interview skills with these tips.
July 22, 2019 | 3 min. read
Insights
One for the Record Books
The current economic expansion is now the longest in U.S. history. Does that mean the next recession is around the corner?
July 22, 2019 | 4 min. read
Military Life
Making the Most of the Blended Retirement System (BRS)
Want to make the most of your military retirement? Maximizing your TSP contributions is the essential first step.
July 8, 2019 | 2 min. read
Family Life
Top Places in the U.S. to Retire after Military Service
Moving on to the next chapter? Here are seven places where military retirees can live the good life.
June 27, 2019 | 3 min. read
Military Life
How Much Does It Cost to PCS in 2019?
You’ve got orders, but now what? Here are some financial planning basics for military families about to PCS.
June 27, 2019 | 3 min. read
Family Life
Outdoor no-spend weekends for military families
Is the weekend blowing your budget? If so, you need a no-spend weekend. Try these fun-filled no-cost and low-cost outdoor activities.
June 27, 2019 | 3 min. read
Family Life
8 Great No-Spend Activities for Rainy Weekends
Is the weekend blowing your budget? If so, you need a no-spend weekend. Here are eight fantastic no-cost and low-cost activities for rainy days.
June 27, 2019
Family Life
How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
School supply lists are getting longer and more expensive. Save some money — and your sanity — by following these six tips.
June 20, 2019 | 4 min. read
Military Life
Resume Writing for Transitioning Service Members
In the age of talent management software, it’s more important than ever to create a resume that highlights the transferability of your skills.
June 20, 2019 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
How to Increase Your Credit Score
Having a low credit score can make your life harder in more ways than one. Follow these tips to increase your score over time.
June 20, 2019 | 4 min. read
Military Life
Weathering the Storm
The challenges posed by the government shutdown revealed some encouraging financial behaviors by First Command clients.
June 16, 2019 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
How to Build Your First Budget as a Military Family
There’s more to building a budget and saving for financial goals than just cutting back on spending.
June 16, 2019 | 5 min. read