Financial Resources
IRAs 101: Intro to Individual Retirement Accounts
No two IRAs are the same. Find out if you should invest in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in this quick guide.
September 24, 2021 | 4 min. read
News & Articles
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Financial Resources
Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?
Is Bitcoin a good investment or simply a fad? In this article, First Command breaks down the facts and offers five suggestions for those considering jumping in.
September 24, 2021 | 5 min. read
Career Resources
How to Navigate Virtual Career Fairs
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to an increase in remote virtual career fairs. Read our article to learn what to expect and how to find a rewarding new job.
August 20, 2021 | 5 min. read
Military Life
Happy Birthday, Air Force
American aviation was a formidable force even before the founding of the modern U.S. Air Force.
August 20, 2021 | 4 min. read
Family Life
Six Smart Back to School Shopping Tips to Stay on Budget
School supply lists are getting longer and more expensive. Save some money — and your sanity — by following these six tips.
July 30, 2021 | 4 min. read
Military Life
What is Coast Guard Day?
August 4th is National Coast Guard Day. Here’s what that means, and why it matters.
July 30, 2021 | 2 min. read
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Financial Resources
Planning Your Estate with Minors and Young Adults
What is the best way to provide for children in your estate plan? The answer depends on your goals and the individual circumstances of your beneficiaries.
July 16, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Career Resources
Angela Stowell, Financial Advisor, Denver
After retiring from service, Angela Stowell wanted to help others and stay connected to the military – which is how she found a home at First Command.
July 16, 2021 | 4 min. read
Military Life
Are You Ready for Your Next PCS?
Frequent moves are part of military life. But before you get your next PCS orders, make sure your finances can handle it.
July 09, 2021 | 3 min. read
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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 11, 2021 | 4 min. read
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Career Resources
Vanessa Chambers, District Advisor, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
Vanessa Chambers reveals the lightbulb moment that brought her to First Command and the soft skill that is her secret weapon.
May 28, 2021 | 4 min. read
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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
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
- IRAs 101
- Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?
- How to Navigate Virtual Career Fairs
- First Command honors the Air Force birthday
- Six Smart Back to School Shopping Tips
- What is Coast Guard Day?
- Planning Your Estate with Children
- Women in Leadership Angela Stowell
- Are You Ready for Your Next PCS?
- Annuities 101
- 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
- Making the Most of Your Pay Raise
- Women in Leadership Nidhi Talati
- Women in Leadership Alisha Muroni
- Impact of COVID-19 on Military Families
- How to Take Advantage of Market Volatility
- Emergency Funds for Military Families
- Setting Financial Goals
- Thinking About Buying a Home?
- Women-in-Leadership-Jill-Lyttle
- Ace the Phone Interview
- Market Outlook 2021 CIO John Weitzer
- Resume Writing for your Second Career
- Transitioning from Military Life to Civilian
- Life After the Military
- Changing Tax and Long-Term Stock Investors
- Women in Leadership Veronica Hammond
- Qualified Charitable Distributions
- Planning for Long-Term Care
- Military Life Insurance : SGLI vs VGLI
- Women In Leadership Kellie Richter
- How To Create A Smart Christmas Budget
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
- One for the Record Books
- Ten Outdoorsy No-Spend Weekend Activities
- No-spend Weekend Ideas for Military Families
- Top Places in the U.S. for Military Retirees
- 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?
- Show Me the Money
- Dina Becker’s New Mission
- This Is How We Do It
- 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
- Marriage and Money
- Market Outlook 2019
- Pursuing a Life of Purpose
- The Gig Economy and Military Spouses
- 5 Ways to Kick Off Military Saves Week
- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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