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BRS: To Opt-In or Not – Time is Running Out
November 8, 2018

The decision year for the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is quickly coming to an end 31 December 2018 will be the last day, for those who are eligible*, to opt-in to the Blended Retirement System…

Saving money is one of the best ways to become financially healthy. However, there are many different goals to save for and many different places to save your money. So, what is the best way…

By Jerry Quinn, Wells Fargo Military Affairs Programs manager Calculating your net worth is a matter of math — add up your cash, investments, property values, life insurance, financial interests in your business, and other…

Although we have seen a lot of turmoil in the market this week -- the Dow Jones took a hit and scared some investors for sure -- is that a reason to panic? Experts say…

Opt-in period for eligible service members opens on January 1, 2018 from the Department of Defense's Financial Readiness Office New retirement system goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018. One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes…

Changes to Military Retirement: Who, What, When, and Why by Shannon Razsadin, Military Family Advisory Network By now you’ve heard about the impending changes to the military retirement system. We’re here to break down what it means…

In addition to the wealth of training and information DoD has put out about the Blended Retirement System (BRS), it has now released the BRS Comparison Calculator. This calculator will be one of the tools…

By Alecia D. Blair, Military Saves Communications & Outreach Manager, AFC® Candidate, FINRA Foundation Fellow As a new recruit after basic training, there's a lot to learn about your branch of the military, job or…

By Alecia D. Blair, Military Saves Project Manager/Consultant, AFC® Candidate, FINRA Foundation Fellow Permanent change of station (PCS) moves, temporary duty (TDY), deployment—all of these major changes are a constant in military life. While a…

What is the BRS? The Blended Retirement System is a blend of the current 20-year defined benefit (retired pay or pension) plan with a civilian-like defined contribution plan with matching contributions. Who does this affect…

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BRS: To Opt-In or Not – Time is Running Out November 8, 2018

Save Money Like You Mean It to Become the Millionaire You Want to Be May 23, 2018

Tips to Help Boost Your Net Worth February 14, 2018

A Time to Panic or a Time to Hold Tight? Experts say Stick to Your Plan February 8, 2018

New retirement system goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018 December 20, 2017

Blended Retirement System Explained with the 4 W’s September 11, 2017

DoD Releases New Blended Retirement System Calculator June 8, 2017

Five Money Moves to Make By Your First Duty Station May 31, 2017

Combat Changes in Your Paycheck with Battle-Hardened Transition and Emergency Funds April 13, 2017

DoD Launches Next Education Component of Blended Retirement System – Opt-In Course Now Available! February 2, 2017

About

News and Events

Events

AMBA Membership

Military Community

BRS: To Opt-In or Not – Time is Running Out
November 8, 2018

Save Money Like You Mean It to Become the Millionaire You Want to Be
May 23, 2018

Tips to Help Boost Your Net Worth
February 14, 2018

A Time to Panic or a Time to Hold Tight? Experts say Stick to Your Plan
February 8, 2018

New retirement system goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018
December 20, 2017

Blended Retirement System Explained with the 4 W’s
September 11, 2017

DoD Releases New Blended Retirement System Calculator
June 8, 2017

Five Money Moves to Make By Your First Duty Station
May 31, 2017

Combat Changes in Your Paycheck with Battle-Hardened Transition and Emergency Funds
April 13, 2017

DoD Launches Next Education Component of Blended Retirement System – Opt-In Course Now Available!
February 2, 2017