Gambling With Your Military Career: The Hidden Costs To The App in Your Pocket
Gambling is no longer limited to casinos or occasional poker nights. Today, betting apps place wagering in a service member’s pocket; available 24/7, private, and frictionless. For military personnel, the consequences can extend far beyond lost money. Gambling-related financial stress can threaten security clearances, disrupt steady pay, strain family relationships, and impact long-term career readiness. Understanding these risks is essential for protecting both financial stability and military service.
The Military Survivor Benefit Plan: It’s Not Just About The Math
This article offers an educational perspective on the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) that goes beyond rates of return and spreadsheet comparisons. It is intended to help military families reframe the SBP decision as a question of survivor income, emotional burden, and long-term peace of mind, particularly for the spouse who would live with the outcome. The discussion is general in nature and meant to encourage thoughtful conversation between partners.
Rolling Out of the Military: Do I Have to Roll Out of the TSP?
Leaving the military comes with a long list of decisions, and your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is one of them. Should you keep it, roll it into an IRA, or move it into a new employer plan? This article breaks down the pros and cons of each choice so you can approach your retirement transition with clarity and confidence.