Category Archives: Military Retirement

Retirement: Relax, Reconnect and Re-engage


So, what happens after you declare yourself retired? Maybe you finished 20 years of active duty in a blaze of glory with a farewell dinner, a retirement ceremony with full honors, and dozens of family and relatives. Perhaps you did … Continue reading

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Retiring without a Military Pension – How to Create Your Own Retirement Plan


By now you’ve noticed a trend in the chapters from the “simplest” type of military early retirement (staying on active duty for at least 20 years) to the most difficult (separating as soon as your obligation ends). Financially, the best … Continue reading

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Retiring on Multiple Streams of Income


This topic isn’t tied to “The Military Guide” chapter on the Reserve/National Guard, but those military retirees frequently confront a retirement consisting of multiple sources of income. Veterans who retire from active duty will go straight to a pension, but … Continue reading

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The command’s farewell and saying “See you later” to everyone else


Let’s wrap up the “Six months before retirement” series of posts with a few odds & ends on how to spend your last days around the office. Various groups at your command will want to say their goodbyes separately from … Continue reading

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Exit Interviews, Last-Minute Questions, and the Retirement Ceremony


You’ve been waiting years for this exit interview!  It’s finally time to tell your chain of command exactly what you think of them!!  All of your weapons are ready to fire, the missiles are ready for launch, and you have … Continue reading

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