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Four Tax Tips for Military Members

March 12, 2026

Taxes are confusing, and when your career involves several relocations, income earned in multiple states (and countries), and a variety of benefits that come from different sources, they can become even more complex. The good news is that serving in the military comes with a number of tax advantages. Once you know about them, preparing…

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Understanding Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

July 12, 2023

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), also known as “Chapter 35...

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs

June 30, 2023

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)...

The Importance of Fixed Income in Retirement

June 22, 2023

Retirement income planning strategies have long used “the 4% rule” developed by William...

Two Retirement Benefits of Fixed Annuities

June 13, 2023

Saving for retirement can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. An annuity can do...

Tax Implications of 1035 Exchanges

June 1, 2023

Typically, when a policy owner withdraws money from or surrenders (cancels) a permanent...

What to Expect from a Life Insurance Medical Exam

May 24, 2023

When you apply for life insurance, you may be asked to undergo a medical exam. This exam...