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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.

November 20, 2020 | 4 min. read

Planning for Long-Term Care

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Planning for Long-Term Care

It’s no secret that healthcare needs – and costs – increase with age. Protect yourself and your family by making sure you have the care you need.

November 13, 2020 | 3 min. read

Military Life Insurance : SGLI vs VGLI

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The Ins and Outs of Military Life Insurance

SGLI and VGLI are valuable military benefits, but are they enough?

November 13, 2020 | 4 min. read

How To Create A Smart Christmas Budget

The 12 Days of Holiday Budgeting

Creating a Christmas budget is important because it’s easy to spend too much during the holidays. First Command has a 12-step guide to assist.

November 06, 2020 | 8 min. read

Women In Leadership Kellie Richter

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Kellie Richter, EVP, Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer

The force behind First Command’s marketing and client experience strategy reveals how her mentors influenced her, and how she pays that forward.

November 06, 2020 | 5 min. read

The Cost of Long Term Care Insurance

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The Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance

No one pictures themselves in long-term care, but most of us are going to need it.

October 30, 2020 | 3 min. read

Downsizing for Retirement

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Downsizing for Retirement: Is it Time?

How do you know when it's time to plan on downsizing for retirement? First Command offers valuable tips and information to help you get started.

October 23, 2020 | 5 min. read

Taylor Champagne

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Taylor Champagne, Business Process Consultant, Field Force Training

With her trademark humility and charisma, it’s no surprise the 2019 Employee of the Year credits her career success to her colleagues.

October 16, 2020 | 5 min. read

Rethinking Retirement Planning

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Rethinking Retirement Planning

If you’re not on track for retirement, now's the perfect time to start rethinking retirement planning. Visit the First Command website to learn more.

September 25, 2020 | 5 min. read

Gold as an Investment

Worth Its Weight In Gold?

Gold has been on an impressive run lately, but it hasn’t proven to be an investment for all seasons.

September 18, 2020 | 5 min. read

Life Insurance for Military Families

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Protecting your Military Family with Life Insurance

What you need to know to secure your family’s financial future.

September 04, 2020 | 3 min. read

Assessing the Damage

Assessing the Damage

First Command CIO John Weitzer examines the initial human and economic toll of COVID.

September 01, 2020 | 6 min. read

Financial Literacy for Kids

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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.

August 14, 2020 | 3 min. read

Women in Leadership Jennifer Berlin

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Jennifer Berlin, District Advisor, Tampa, Florida

District Advisor Jennifer Berlin discusses what drives her and the inspirational words she lives by.

August 07, 2020 | 3 min. read

College Decisions During Pandemic

The College Conundrum

We break down pandemic safety for parents with children attending or planning to attend college during the COVID-19 crisis.

July 30, 2020 | 5 min. read