Financial Resources
Do you Need Disability Income Insurance?
Illnesses – not injuries – are the leading cause of long-term absences from work. It may be time to rethink this important coverage.
April 30, 2021 | 4 min. read
News & Articles
Military Life
Military Caregivers: Getting the Support You Need
Military caregiving is a responsibility that comes with challenges. Learn about resources available to help you avoid burnout and get the support you need.
April 23, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Family Life
Budget and Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas
First Command breaks down four affordable and eco-friendly home improvement ideas that can save you money and help the environment. Learn how on our website.
April 16, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Financial Resources
Learning About Finances, Pandemic Style
Online learning has its pros and cons, but it has proven to be a valuable lifeline for those in need of everything from social interaction to financial advice.
April 09, 2021 | 5 min. read
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Financial Resources
Maintaining Financial Confidence in a Crisis
The pandemic has been more damaging than expected. Here’s how some military families are maintaining financial confidence and stability during this crisis.
April 02, 2021 | 5 min. read
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Financial Resources
Making the Most of Your Pay Raise
Preparing for a pay increase is just as important as earning one. The 50/50 Plan accounts for immediate gratification and your long-term financial health.
March 19, 2021 | 4 min. read
Career Resources
Nidhi Talati, CFP® Associate Director of Financial Planning
Nidhi Talati explains the necessity of building on time-tested fundamentals while simultaneously embracing change.
March 12, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Career Resources
Alisha Muroni, District Advisor, Virginia Beach/Norfolk
One of First Command’s most dynamic field force leaders discusses how her Naval career set her up for success and the phone call that changed everything.
February 19, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Military Life
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Military Families
Military spouse unemployment and childcare interruptions are among the many issues that military families are currently facing from the impact of COVID-19.
February 12, 2021 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
The Importance of Emergency Funds for Military Families
Explore strategies for saving for an emergency while in the military, as well as common answers to questions like how much you should save.
January 29, 2021 | 2 min. read
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Financial Resources
Setting Financial Goals: Stop Wishing. Start Planning
The key to setting financial goals is to create intentional, actionable targets.
January 29, 2021 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
Military Home Buying: What You Need to Know
The challenges of military life can make home buying a difficult process. We break down the four key things military families need to know to start planning.
January 29, 2021 | 3 min. read
Financial Resources
How to Take Advantage of Market Volatility
Learn how you can take advantage of the stock market's ups and downs through dollar cost averaging and other investing tips.
January 29, 2021 | 4 min. read
Career Resources
Ace the Phone Interview
The job interview often begins before you even get to the office. Sharpen your phone interview skills with these tips.
January 22, 2021 | 3 min. read
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Career Resources
Jill Lyttle, EVP, Human Resources and Leadership Development
First Command’s head of Human Resources talks teamwork, talent and the importance of – and challenges to – protecting the organization’s culture.
January 22, 2021 | 3 min. read
- 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
- Making the Most of Your Pay Raise
- Women in Leadership Nidhi Talati
- Women in Leadership Alisha Muroni
- Impact of COVID-19 on Military Families
- Emergency Funds for Military Families
- Setting Financial Goals
- Thinking About Buying a Home?
- How to Take Advantage of Market Volatility
- Ace the Phone Interview
- Women-in-Leadership-Jill-Lyttle
- Market Outlook 2021 CIO John Weitzer
- Resume Writing for your Second Career
- Transitioning from Military Life to Civilian
- Life After the Military
- Women in Leadership Veronica Hammond
- Changing Tax and Long-Term Stock Investors
- Qualified Charitable Distributions
- Planning for Long-Term Care
- Military Life Insurance : SGLI vs VGLI
- How To Create A Smart Christmas Budget
- Women In Leadership Kellie Richter
- The Cost of Long Term Care Insurance
- Downsizing for Retirement
- Taylor Champagne
- Rethinking Retirement Planning
- Gold as an Investment
- Life Insurance for Military Families
- Assessing the Damage
- Financial Literacy for Kids
- Women in Leadership Jennifer Berlin
- Military Widow’s Tax Repeal
- College Decisions During Pandemic
- Women in Leadership Amy Doherty
- Digital Assets for Estate Planning
- Improvise Adapt and Overcome
- The New Normal: Military Life After COVID-19
- How to Navigate Remote Virtual Career Fairs
- COVID-19 Economic Crisis & Financial Choices
- The Path Forward
- Military Child Care & COVID-19 Quarantine
- Coronavirus Scams
- 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
- Unexpected Costs of PCSing Overseas
- The Top 6 Military Entitlements
- What a Decade!
- Home Buying Tips for Millennials
- What to Know About SECURE Act Changes
- What is a Target Date Fund
- Tips for Easy Tax Filing
- Fraud and the Military: Are You at Risk?
- Financial Planning for Millennials
- Market Outlook 2020
- What is Blended Retirement System
- Planning For A Baby Financially
- Financial Planning for Retirement
- Why military spouses make great advisors
- Making the Most of the BRS
- How Much Does It Cost to PCS?
- Estate Planning Questions
- Do Coaches Matter?
- Game Changer
- You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?
- Sandwich Generation Problems
- 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
- First Command honors the Air Force birthday.
- Does Inverted Yield Curve Signal Recession
- What is Coast Guard Day?
- Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
- One for the Record Books
- Top Places in the U.S. for Military Retirees
- Ten Outdoorsy No-Spend Weekend Activities
- No-spend Weekend Ideas for Military Families
- How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
- Weathering the Storm
- How to Build Your First Budget
- Supporting the Troops One Family at a Time
- Finding Balance While Building a Business
- Saving for College
- Finding Your Next Career
- A Passion to Serve
- Becoming a Landlord
- The Craft of Coaching
- Advocating for the Things That Matter
- Why Globally Diversified Portfolios?
- Are You Financially Literate?
- This Is How We Do It
- Dina Becker’s New Mission
- Show Me the Money
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
- This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Retirement
- Is Debt Consolidation Your Life Raft?
- How West Point Made Me a Better Advisor
- Market Outlook 2019
- The Gig Economy and Military Spouses
- 5 Ways to Kick Off Military Saves Week
- Marriage and Money
- Pursuing a Life of Purpose
- Couple Marks 50 Years with First Command
- Keep A Long-Term Market Perspective
- Perseverance and Persistence
- Why Veterans Make Great Hires
- Managing Finances as a Military Spouse
- Orbiting a Speck of Dust
- The Right Time to Buy Life Insurance
- What’s Your Contingency Plan?
- One Hundred Years of Honoring Our Veterans
- 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
- Are You Ready for Your Next PCS Move?
- What’s Your Number?
- Have You Made A Decision?
- Spend Less, Save More and Stay Happy, Part 2
- Seven Tips for Managing Your Money
- Planning a Staycation
- 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