Military Life
The Top 6 Military PCS Entitlements
A Permanent Change of Station can be stressful and expensive. First Command breaks out the top PCS entitlements to save you money and make your move easier.
February 22, 2020 | 4 min. read
News & Articles
Family Life
Military Housing: Living On Base vs. Off Base
PCSing? Before you decide whether to live on or off base, consider these pros and cons.
February 22, 2020 | 6 min. read
Insights
What a Decade!
Fueled by technological innovation, stocks posted outsized gains in the just concluded 2010s.
February 21, 2020 | 3 min. read
Financial Resources
How Will SECURE Act Changes Affect You?
The new legislation seeks to improve Americans’ retirement security.
February 14, 2020 | 5 min. read
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Financial Resources
Home Buying Tips for Millennials
Home prices are outpacing earnings. Starter homes are in high demand and short supply. What’s a first-time buyer to do?
February 14, 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.
February 07, 2020 | 3 min. read
Financial Resources
What is a Target Date Fund?
Target date funds offer a convenient, low-maintenance way to invest for retirement. But are they right for you?
February 07, 2020 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
How to Win at Tax Season
Set yourself up for hassle-free tax filing with this five-part plan.
January 31, 2020 | 4 min. read
Financial Resources
Military Money Scams: Are You at Risk?
Uncle Sam wants you, but so do scammers.
January 25, 2020 | 5 min. read
Financial Resources
Financial Planning for Millennials: 4 Ways to Get the Most from Your Money
Explore four tips for military Millennials that can help you make smart financial decisions with lasting results.
January 25, 2020 | 2 min. read
Insights
Market Outlook 2020
Market Outlook 2020 reviews the past year of economic and market conditions and looks forward to a mildly positive 2020 with continued stock volatility.
January 17, 2020 | 6 min. read
Military Life
What is the Blended Retirement System (BRS)?
We’ve boiled down the BRS to the 8 things you need to know.
January 15, 2020 | 5 min. read
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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 03, 2020 | 5 min. read
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Family Life
What You Need to Know When Planning for a Baby Financially
Are you and your spouse planning on having a baby? First Command created a guide for everything you need to know when planning for a baby financially.
January 03, 2020 | 6 min. read
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Financial Resources
Refreshing Your Financial Plan for Retirement
Saving for retirement takes discipline and planning. Stay on track with annual checkups.
January 03, 2020 | 5 min. read
- The Top 6 Military Entitlements
- Living On Base vs. Off Base
- a-decade-of-growth
- What to Know About SECURE Act Changes
- Home Buying Tips for Millennials
- The Cost of Long Term Care Insurance
- 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
- Transitioning from Military Life to Civilian
- 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?
- How To Create A Smart Christmas Budget
- Setting Financial Goals
- Game Changer
- You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?
- Life After the Military
- 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
- Life Insurance and the Military
- What is Coast Guard Day?
- Ace the Phone Interview
- Is It Time to Downsize?
- One for the Record Books
- Transitioning? Don’t Miss the Layups
- A Fresh Perspective on Retirement
- No-spend Weekend Ideas for Military Families
- Ten Outdoorsy No-Spend Weekend Activities
- Top Places in the U.S. for Military Retirees
- Resume Writing for your Second Career
- How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
- How to Increase Your Credit Score
- 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
- It’s Time to Rethink Disability Insurance
- Advocating for the Things That Matter
- Unexpected Costs of PCSing Overseas
- Why Globally Diversified Portfolios?
- Show Me the Money
- Dina Becker’s New Mission
- Are You Financially Literate?
- This Is How We Do It
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
- This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Retirement
- How West Point Made Me a Better Advisor
- How to Win the 2018 Tax Season
- Is Debt Consolidation Your Life Raft?
- Military Caregivers Serve, Too
- Marriage and Money
- The Gig Economy and Military Spouses
- Pursuing a Life of Purpose
- Market Outlook 2019
- 5 Ways to Kick Off Military Saves Week
- Couple Marks 50 Years with First Command
- Keep A Long-Term Market Perspective
- Perseverance and Persistence
- Living Life on Your Terms
- Why Veterans Make Great Hires
- Managing Finances as a Military Spouse
- The Right Time to Buy Life Insurance
- Thinking About Buying a Home?
- Orbiting a Speck of Dust
- 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
- 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
- Capitalizing on the market’s ups and downs
- 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
- Teaching Kids About Money
- How to Readjust Your Budget After a Raise
- Emergency Savings for Life in the Military
- Seven Tips for Managing Your Money
- 3 Strategies to Square Away Your Finances
- 3 Tips for Applying for Federal Student Aid
- 3 Ways Babies Change Family Finances
- 3 Career Transition Tips for Veterans
- Planning a Staycation
- Growth Beyond Circumstance
- Elder Care Costs Test Military Families
- Market Volatility: Why It Pays to Be Cool
- Is It Time To Review Your Life Insurance?
- Spend Less, Save More and Stay Happy, Part 1