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Vanguard Online Brokerage: A Comprehensive Review
Vanguard is synonymous with low-cost, long-term investing. Renowned for its pioneering role in index fund investing and commitment to...
4 days ago11 min read


Military Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Maximize Your Retirement Savings
For military service members and veterans, securing a stable financial future is as crucial as serving the country. One of the most...
6 days ago17 min read


How to Set Up a Financial Power of Attorney (POA) During Military Deployment
Military service often means being away from home for extended periods. While on deployment, managing personal and financial affairs...
Apr 186 min read


Financial Planning for a Resignation from Military Service Before Retirement
Leaving military service before reaching retirement can be a life-changing decision with significant financial implications. Whether...
Apr 913 min read


Start a Side Hustle While Active Duty (Without Breaking Military Rules)
For active duty service members, finding extra income through a side hustle can be an excellent way to achieve financial goals, pay down...
Apr 812 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - C Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
The C Fund gives TSP investors direct exposure to large American companies through its tracking of the S&P 500 index. As the cornerstone...
Apr 714 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - S Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
The S Fund provides TSP investors with exposure to small and mid-sized U.S. companies not included in the S&P 500 index. By tracking the...
Apr 615 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - F Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
The F Fund offers TSP investors exposure to the U.S. bond market through a passive index-tracking approach. This fixed-income option...
Apr 515 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - I Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
The I Fund offers TSP investors international equity exposure through its tracking of the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East)...
Apr 415 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - L Funds: A Comprehensive Guide
The L Funds represent the Thrift Savings Plan's professionally managed lifecycle investment options that automatically adjust asset...
Apr 315 min read


Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI): A Comprehensive Guide for New Veterans
Transitioning from military service to civilian life is an exciting yet challenging journey, and one of the most important financial...
Apr 210 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - G Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
The G Fund is a unique, ultra-safe investment option in the Thrift Savings Plan that offers something you can't find elsewhere – Treasury...
Apr 114 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): The Comprehensive Guide
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a powerful retirement savings vehicle for federal employees and service members, offering exceptionally...
Mar 3112 min read


PCS Move Financial Checklist: How to Manage Money & Reimbursements
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is one of the many significant transitions in a military career. Although these moves are...
Mar 309 min read


TSP L Funds: Quick Guide
TSP L Funds: The Lifecycle Funds Guide The L Funds are professionally managed "target date" funds that automatically adjust their asset...
Mar 294 min read


TSP G Fund: Quick Guide
The G Fund offers complete protection from market volatility while providing a rate of return higher than inflation. It invests...
Mar 283 min read


TSP F Fund: Quick Guide
The F Fund provides exposure to the U.S. bond market, offering higher potential returns than the G Fund with moderate risk. It tracks the...
Mar 273 min read


TSP I Fund: Quick Guide
The I Fund provides international equity exposure by tracking the MSCI EAFE Index, investing in large companies from 21 developed markets...
Mar 263 min read


TSP S Fund: Quick Guide
The S Fund provides exposure to small and medium-sized U.S. companies not included in the S&P 500 Index by tracking the Dow Jones U.S....
Mar 253 min read


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Quick Guide
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the government's version of a 401(k) plan, offering federal employees and members of the uniformed...
Mar 243 min read
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