Military Life
Growing Up to Be a Warrior
Meet retired Marine Corps Major and First Command Financial Advisor Chris Merrill.
October 30th, 2018 | 5 min. read
News & Articles
Military Life
One Hundred Years of Paying Tribute to Our Veterans
It’s been a long and winding path from a celebration of Armistice Day at the end of World War I to an annual day of tribute to all U.S. veterans.
October 24th, 2018 | 8 min. read
Financial Resources
What’s Your Contingency Plan?
Losing a spouse is a tragedy. Being unprepared financially can make it a full-fledged crisis.
October 24th, 2018
Financial Resources
Is It a Good Idea to Use Your Home’s Equity?
There are good reasons to draw on home equity—but paying monthly bills isn’t one of them.
October 22nd, 2018 | 8 min. read
Military Life
The Six Things You Need to Know About the Blended Retirement System
Key takeaways from the BRS to get you on track for retirement
October 17th, 2018 | 8 min. read
Financial Resources
How Rising Interest Rates Affect You
It’s not a question of if, but how much, you’ll be impacted as rates change.
October 16th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Military Life
Making the GI Bill Work for You
Minimize college debt by maximizing military benefits and savings tools.
October 16th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
When Should You Take Social Security?
Know the facts—and your options—before you decide.
October 16th, 2018 | 10 min. read
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
Military Life
Demand for Permanent Life Insurance Rising in Military Families
According to our research, most service members already own or are currently thinking about buying permanent life insurance.
October 8th, 2018 | 5 min. read
Military Life
New GI Bill Rule Prompting Military Families to Rethink Their Finances
Your financial plan needs to take into account the new eligibility requirement for the transfer of benefits.
October 8th, 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
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
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
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