Career Resources
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.
January 15, 2021 | 5 min. read
News & Articles
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Career Resources
How to Transition from Military to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be a tough change. First Command has a 7-step guide to help you to find the civilian career for you.
January 08, 2021 | 5 min. read
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Career Resources
Life After the Military
The story of one Marine’s career transition and his advice to service members preparing for the next phase of their professional life.
January 08, 2021 | 5 min. read
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Career Resources
Veronica Hammond, Chief Compliance Officer
First Command’s compliance guru reveals why the company’s mission is personal to her and how it has powered her astonishing career trajectory.
December 18, 2020 | 5 min. read
Insights
Changing Tax Environments and the Long-Term Stock Investor
As the incoming administration takes shape, should investors be wary of potential tax hikes?
December 18, 2020 | 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.
November 20, 2020 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
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
Financial Resources
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
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Family Life
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
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Career Resources
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
Financial Resources
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
Financial Resources
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
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Career Resources
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
Financial Resources
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
Insights
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
- 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
- Military Life Insurance : SGLI vs VGLI
- Planning for Long-Term Care
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Unexpected Costs of PCSing Overseas
- The Top 6 Military Entitlements
- Living On Base vs. Off Base
- 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
- Financial Planning for Millennials
- 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?
- Setting Financial Goals
- 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?
- One for the Record Books
- Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
- Ace the Phone Interview
- No-spend Weekend Ideas for Military Families
- Top Places in the U.S. for Military Retirees
- Ten Outdoorsy No-Spend Weekend Activities
- 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
- Finding Your Next Career
- Saving for College
- A Passion to Serve
- Becoming a Landlord
- The Craft of Coaching
- It’s Time to Rethink Disability Insurance
- Advocating for the Things That Matter
- Why Globally Diversified Portfolios?
- Are You Financially Literate?
- Show Me the Money
- Dina Becker’s New Mission
- This Is How We Do It
- This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Retirement
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
- How West Point Made Me a Better Advisor
- Military Caregivers Serve, Too
- Is Debt Consolidation Your Life Raft?
- 5 Ways to Kick Off Military Saves Week
- Market Outlook 2019
- Pursuing a Life of Purpose
- Marriage and Money
- The Gig Economy and Military Spouses
- 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
- Thinking About Buying a Home?
- 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?
- When Should You Take Social Security?
- Making the GI Bill Work for You
- How Rising Interest Rates Affect You
- Trick AND Treat! 3 ways to save on Halloween
- Permanent Life Insurance and the Military
- Impact of New GI Bill Rule on Finances
- Olivia Inglett Helps Fellow Military Spouses
- All that Glitters is Not Gold
- Freedom from Debt
- Are You Ready for Your Next PCS Move?
- Capitalizing on the market’s ups and downs
- What’s Your Number?
- How to Readjust Your Budget After a Raise
- Have You Made A Decision?
- Spend Less, Save More and Stay Happy, Part 2
- Emergency Savings for Life in the Military
- 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