Financial Resources
Annuities 101: The Key Questions You Need to Ask
What is an annuity, how does it work and who are they for? This primer outlines what you need to know.
June 24, 2022 | 4 min. read
News & Articles
Insights
A Sea Change: Globalization and Market Volatility
The world is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by taking a step back from globalization. What might that mean for financial markets?
June 03, 2022 | 10 min. read
Financial Resources
Planning for Life
CEO Mark Steffe explains First Command's commitment to providing clients with personal financial coaching at every stage of their lives.
May 11, 2022 | 5 min. read
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Financial Resources
Financial Literacy for Kids in 3 Easy Lessons
Financial literacy for kids can be challenging. First Command offers three easy lessons to help your kids learn.
April 01, 2022 | 4 min. read
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Family Life
How to Plan a Spring Break Staycation on a Budget
If the thought of traveling right now doesn’t appeal to you or your budget, consider planning a “staycation” near home for spring break.
February 11, 2022 | 3 min. read
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Family Life
Managing Household Finances: Tips from Military Spouses
Learn easy tips for managing household finances from military spouses who have household financial management down to a science.
February 04, 2022 | 4 min. read
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Insights
Market Outlook 2022
Market Outlook is our annual tradition of looking back at how economic forces affected markets in prior years and sharing our expectations for the new year.
January 26, 2022 | 8 min. read
Career Resources
This Is How We Do It
First Command Director of Recruiting Julie Barnes reveals the surprising skill set her team looks for in job candidates and what drives her to find top talent.
January 07, 2022 | 4 min. read
Career Resources
Why Veterans Make Good Employees
A recent study highlights what we already knew – that military veterans are a highly skilled, highly desirable talent pool.
December 17, 2021 | 5 min. read
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Financial Resources
Six Reasons Our Whole Life Insurance is Ideal for Many Military Families
First Command works closely with a select group of insurers to tailor our whole life offerings to fit the unique needs of service members.
December 17, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Financial Resources
Four Ways to Make The Most of Your Pay Raise
You don't have to choose between immediate gratification and your long-term financial health.
December 10, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Career Resources
Women in Leadership: Bobbye Sweat
Bobbye Sweat, First Command’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion, discusses her career journey and the person who influenced her the most.
December 10, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Financial Resources
Qualified Charitable Distributions and Gift Giving
Charitable donations are critical for nonprofits to support their communities. Learn about qualified charitable contributions and if they are an option for you.
December 03, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Financial Resources
Choosing the Right Trust to Meet Your Family’s Needs
Everything you need to know about the four major types of trusts for estate planning. Choose the best option to meet your family’s needs.
November 19, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Financial Resources
How We Protect Privacy and Personal Information
At First Command, we believe in protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients. Learn more about our approach to protecting your data.
November 19, 2021 | 5 min. read
- Annuities 101
- A Sea Change
- Planning for Life
- Financial Literacy for Kids
- Planning a Staycation
- Managing Household Finances
- Market Outlook 2022 CIO John Weitzer
- This Is How We Do It
- Why Veterans Make Good Employees
- Whole Life Insurance
- Making the Most of Your Pay Raise
- Women in Leadership: Bobbye Sweat
- Qualified Charitable Distributions
- Types of Trusts for Estate Planning
- How We Protect Client Information
- The Cost of Long Term Care Insurance
- Planning for Long-Term Care
- Financial Planning for Millennials
- Women in Leadership Sunday Grace
- Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?
- IRAs 101
- How to Navigate Virtual Career Fairs
- First Command honors the Air Force birthday
- What is Coast Guard Day?
- Six Smart Back to School Shopping Tips
- Women in Leadership Angela Stowell
- Planning Your Estate with Children
- Are You Ready for Your Next PCS?
- Women in Leadership Vanessa Chambers
- Do you Need Disability Income Insurance?
- Military Caregiver Support Resources 2021
- Four Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas
- Learning About Finances, Pandemic Style
- Maintaining Financial Confidence in a Crisis
- Women in Leadership Nidhi Talati
- Women in Leadership Alisha Muroni
- Impact of COVID-19 on Military Families
- Setting Financial Goals
- Emergency Funds for Military Families
- Thinking About Buying a Home?
- How to Take Advantage of Market Volatility
- Women-in-Leadership-Jill-Lyttle
- Ace the Phone Interview
- Resume Writing for your Second Career
- Market Outlook 2021 CIO John Weitzer
- Transitioning from Military Life to Civilian
- Life After the Military
- Changing Tax and Long-Term Stock Investors
- Women in Leadership Veronica Hammond
- Military Life Insurance : SGLI vs VGLI
- Women In Leadership Kellie Richter
- How To Create A Smart Christmas Budget
- Downsizing for Retirement
- Taylor Champagne
- Rethinking Retirement Planning
- Gold as an Investment
- Life Insurance for Military Families
- Assessing the Damage
- Women in Leadership Jennifer Berlin
- College Decisions During Pandemic
- Military Widow’s Tax Repeal
- Women in Leadership Amy Doherty
- Digital Assets for Estate Planning
- Improvise Adapt and Overcome
- The New Normal: Military Life After COVID-19
- COVID-19 Economic Crisis & Financial Choices
- The Path Forward
- Military Child Care & COVID-19 Quarantine
- Maintaining Mental Health During COVID-19
- Coronavirus and the End of the Bull Market
- Balancing Marriage and the Military
- Benefits of Working with a Financial Advisor
- Context for This Novel Coronavirus
- Credit Score Hacks to Increase Your Rating
- Living On Base vs. Off Base
- The Top 6 Military Entitlements
- Unexpected Costs of PCSing Overseas
- What a Decade!
- What to Know About SECURE Act Changes
- Home Buying Tips for Millennials
- What is a Target Date Fund
- Tips for Easy Tax Filing
- Fraud and the Military: Are You at Risk?
- Market Outlook 2020
- What is Blended Retirement System
- Financial Planning for Retirement
- Planning For A Baby Financially
- Making the Most of the BRS
- Why military spouses make great advisors
- How Much Does It Cost to PCS?
- Estate Planning Questions
- Do Coaches Matter?
- Game Changer
- Sandwich Generation Problems
- You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?
- Preventing Fraud in the Military
- Are We Suffering from Wage Stagnation?
- New Withdrawal Rules for the TSP
- The Challenges of Living Overseas
- Estate Planning 101
- Does Inverted Yield Curve Signal Recession
- One for the Record Books
- Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
- No-spend Weekend Ideas for Military Families
- Top Places in the U.S. for Military Retirees
- Ten Outdoorsy No-Spend Weekend Activities
- Weathering the Storm
- How to Build Your First Budget
- Supporting the Troops One Family at a Time
- Finding Balance While Building a Business
- Finding Your Next Career
- Saving for College
- A Passion to Serve
- The Craft of Coaching
- Becoming a Landlord
- Advocating for the Things That Matter
- Why Globally Diversified Portfolios?
- Are You Financially Literate?
- Dina Becker’s New Mission
- Show Me the Money
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
- This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Retirement
- How West Point Made Me a Better Advisor
- Is Debt Consolidation Your Life Raft?
- Market Outlook 2019
- The Gig Economy and Military Spouses
- Pursuing a Life of Purpose
- 5 Ways to Kick Off Military Saves Week
- Marriage and Money
- Couple Marks 50 Years with First Command
- Keep A Long-Term Market Perspective
- Perseverance and Persistence
- Managing Finances as a Military Spouse
- Orbiting a Speck of Dust
- One Hundred Years of Honoring Our Veterans
- What’s Your Contingency Plan?
- Bond Yields Signaling an Economic Recession?
- Is It a Good Idea to Use Your Home’s Equity?
- Making the GI Bill Work for You
- How Rising Interest Rates Affect You
- When Should You Take Social Security?
- Trick AND Treat! 3 ways to save on Halloween
- Impact of New GI Bill Rule on Finances
- Permanent Life Insurance and the Military
- Olivia Inglett Helps Fellow Military Spouses
- All that Glitters is Not Gold
- Freedom from Debt
- What’s Your Number?
- Have You Made A Decision?
- Spend Less, Save More and Stay Happy, Part 2
- Seven Tips for Managing Your Money
- 3 Ways Babies Change Family Finances
- 3 Tips for Applying for Federal Student Aid
- 3 Strategies to Square Away Your Finances
- 3 Career Transition Tips for Veterans
- Elder Care Costs Test Military Families
- Market Volatility: Why It Pays to Be Cool
- Spend Less, Save More and Stay Happy, Part 1