Transition and Career
Career Fair Follow-up and Important Opportunities
Finance
Another Day Another Financial Crisis
Well the British decided to secede from the European Union. Did you find yourself worrying about what would happen to your investment portfolios?
Family
A MilKid’s Takeaway on College Part 2: In State or Out of State
After last week’s column highlighting advice for soon to be college freshmen from my son at Boston University, I had a few questions from parents about my son choosing to go across the country for college,
Finance
5 Drops of Wisdom from Others’ Financial Experiences
In my days as a financial adviser and now as an educator at MOAA, I have witnessed financial behaviors that span the spectrum. Good or bad behavior, there is something to be learned that can help
Family
Delaying College for a Good Reason
Through my wife’s military career, we’ve been fortunate to be around British and Australians – fortunate in that it exposed us to new ideas and customs (and terms — we’re never wearing a fanny pack in England).
Finance
Dealing with Risk in Money Management
Risk. Isn’t risk the reason so many people fear the stock market? Risk in the stock market is only one of many forms of risk. There are safe, conservative, even guaranteed, forms of savings that have risks.
Transition and Career
5 Ways Technology is Great for Your Career
My kids love playing outside and hanging with their friends but electronics draw them in like insects to a bright light. Even if we limit their usage and access, technology is very much a part of their lives now and will continue
Finance
Are Military Career Starter Loans Worth It?
If you are in a military commissioning program and nearing graduation, you’ve probably been offered a “starter loan” by a financial institution. Many students question whether they should take the loan. Generally, nothing is wrong with
2016
Tech Tactics — Smart Chip Credit Card Improvements
Do you find the new "smart" credit cards — the ones with a computer chip embedded on their front — a pain? Well, some improvements are coming.