One of the tools any recruit, officer candidate, enlistee or veteran should develop is financial planning. Married or single, at age 19 or 39, we all need solid finances. Whether the military is only for a few years, a career, or the member has been injured and receives a disability pension, becoming educated and then disciplined about finances will help individuals and families plan for and respond to changing economic conditions. An organization, annuity.org, based in Florida reached out to us last month to include the linked newsletter article in that theme of planning your career and post-military years to remain fiscally strong.

VA Retirement Benefits: Pensions, Disability & Annuities

Editor’s note: This information is provided for self-education only. Truth, Half-Truths and Sea Stories has received no compensation from annuity.org for hosting them.