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Ten 15-Calls with Transitioning Military this week. Here's what I learned... 1 - ONE was financially ready for separation 👆 They've actually talked with financial professionals 2 - Pride & ego are hindering the #MilitaryTransition journey 👆 NO ONE cares about your previous rank or titles 3 - "I'm OK. I don't want to take VA money" is still a thing 👆 Sadly, it continues to cost families in the long run 4 - I'll look into life insurance after SGLI's 4-month window expires 👆 Trying to save $124 ($31/month) can cost you 10x more a year 5 - People still think submitting 100s of resumes will land them a job 👆 Talking with people 𝙄𝙉 the jobs/locations/companies you're looking to work increase your odds of post-military experience 6 - An Army Captain is not a CEO and their First Sergeant is not a COO 👆 Post military Equivalently speaking, of course 😎 Look-- (𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨) I don't care 𝙒𝙃𝙊 you get your post-military life insurance 👆 Just get it and get it EARLY (before the VA Claim process) Reach out to Greg, Kathi, or Merle Jones today! Honestly, I don't care 𝙄𝙁 you get post-military life insurance! ((Ok, I do 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 care 🥺, because I've been there)) 👆 But, your family and loved ones may 👆 Because I secured mine (mentor assisted) 👆 And I'll continue beating this drum as long as I can It's easier and more affordable than you may think. 👉 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/e2imDkbH What myths are you (still) hearing about military transition? What are you debunking? #FinanceFriday #MilitarySpouses #Veterans #Money

Mapping Your Path: A Handbook for Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Two Years to 18 Months Out: - Secure your education - Budget and decide on your G.I. Bill's fate One Year Before: - Polish your budget - Select a School - Start learning about VA home loans Six Months Out: - Craft a winning resume - Initiate your job hunt - Prepare for your last household goods shipment Three Months Left: - Tackle VA compensation claims - Review your budget - Explore life insurance options One Month Before: - Select health insurance - Acquaint yourself with your home state's veterans benefits - Stay on top of your VA disability claim Don't forget to like, share, and save if you find this post helpful! #All #ActiveDuty #TransitioningMilitary #MilitarySpouses #Reservists #Veterans #ACTNowEducation

Mapping Your Path: A Handbook for Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Two Years to 18 Months Out: - Secure your education - Budget and decide on your G.I. Bill's fate One Year Before: - Polish your budget - Select a School - Start learning about VA home loans Six Months Out: - Craft a winning resume - Initiate your job hunt - Prepare for your last household goods shipment Three Months Left: - Tackle VA compensation claims - Review your budget - Explore life insurance options One Month Before: - Select health insurance - Acquaint yourself with your home state's veterans benefits - Stay on top of your VA disability claim Don't forget to like, share, and save if you find this post helpful! #All #ActiveDuty #TransitioningMilitary #MilitarySpouses #Reservists #Veterans #ACTNowEducation

Let's talk #acronyms... So a few weeks ago I was discussing how sometimes it is hard for veterans to keep up with civilian conversations (remember our chat, LaQuane?). One big reason behind this gap is that some acronyms mean one thing to the military and something entirely different in the civilian workplace. Today, I'm starting a series on acronyms, and I'm starting with the one that completely flummoxed my service member when I continued to use it: LTC. In the military, LTC is typically Lieutenant Colonel. Many of y'all have saluted them sometime during your service. Some of you may even have been one! Outside of the military, LTC is most often referred to as Long Term Care, and it's a type of insurance that can be either employer provided (in certain circumstances) or purchased privately by an individual. Long Term Care Insurance can be set up to cover things like skilled nursing care, assisted living, therapy, and other services that may be needed by the individual over a longer period of time. Some employers may have benefits that cover all or a portion of this, some do not. There are numerous factors to keep in mind when considering LTC, but the acronym is frequently used in the civilian world, especially with a good financial advisor and/or planner when the client's occupation is one that may require it (there are some jobs with higher risk of long term care being needed than others). Bottom line, if you are separating from the military (not retiring from it) LTC might be something you want to consider. Each client's situation is unique, and it's important to discuss your situation with a professional. #themoreyouknow #ltcvsltc #military #militarytransition #civilian #longtermcare #insurance #educateyourself #veterans #veteranemployment

EXCELLENT Tricare resource for Reserve members! Tricare has been one of the single greatest financial blessings of military service to our family. We compared two (very large) civilian employer health insurance options with TRS (Tricare Reserve Select) and there was NO comparison. ✅ Excellent coverage ✅ ✅ Flexiblility with choosing PCP and specialty providers ✅ ✅ ✅ The most cost-effective coverage I've ever had Best part as a mom working outside the home? I could drop to a per diem status, work a schedule that fit my family, and not worry a moment about losing health insurance coverage. If you are considering US Navy Reserves service in any capacity, particularly if you are transitioning from US Navy or other service component Active Duty, I HIGHLY recommend you do some deep research, compare your options, and learn how this can be a positive financial decision for you and your dependents. Contact me or one of my Navy Recruiting Command colleagues below for more information! #navyreserves #tricare #healthinsurance #activeduty

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Great advice here for those planning on transitioning out of the military soon.

"Today, in my office, you're Matt with a family, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 Sergeant Major Quick with soldiers." That's what the medical provider said during my VA Claim exam (C&P Exam) And I needed to hear it. As leaders, we don't want to show weakness--real or perceived. It's why many avoid(ed) treatment during military service. • Ego • Pride • "Mission First" And when my mentor said, "Schedule your #mentalhealth exam, too!" I pushed back. "I'm good" was my answer. Then, he said "Trust me" and to "think of your family". Turns out... I wasn't as "good" as I thought and I was starting to prioritize family over everything else. And then it all clicked... "That's why my mentor told me to get post-military life insurance 𝘽𝙀𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙀 going through this process." That advice saved us... • $200+ month • $2,400+ a year • $72,000+ over 30 years And I've been investing that money in other areas. So... If you're leaving the military... 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙣' 𝙑𝘼 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 (𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝘿𝘿)! If not for you...do it for your family. But before you do, secure your post military life insurance. ((a 30-year term is cheapest and offers peace of mind)) Talk with trusted financial professionals like Merle Jones, Greg Kleinholz, MBA, or Kathi Glascock They educated me when I needed it and I still call on them for advice. They'll do the same for you. Start here: https://lnkd.in/e2imDkbH #FinanceFriday #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #MilitarySpouses  

There is plenty of talk about 'Retention' in the Australian Defence Force - but what this usually refers to is retention of full time personnel in the regular component. What about a bonus for full time transferring to the Reserve? The United States Marine Corps is once again on the leading edge of Recruiting and Retention. This transition program offers select Marines a $25k incentive to sign on to the USMC Reserve for a three year period. What a great way to retain talent and bolster the Reserve component! This is the sort of thinking we need for a Future Ready force. The Regular component offers preparedness at a high cost - the Reserve component offers an operational reserve (let's park the strategic Reserve for now) at a lower cost and lower readiness level. We need a sustainable mix to be both affordable and enable a degree of preparedness and capability to mobilise a larger force when it is needed. One of the challenges of the Reserve component is building the necessary skills with the time Reservists have available to train. It is why an ex Regular solider, sailor or aviator can be a valuable addition to any Reserve unit. Retaining ex Regular talent and experience in the Reserve should be just as important of extending the Regular career of our men and women in uniform. #Recruiting #Retention #ReadyNow #FutureReady

There are many benefits offered to military service members, some of which are more lucrative than others. One you should have on your radar is the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). But what is the SBP, and why does it matter? Read here to learn more!