SBP costs 6.5% of your covered base amount — but the math goes deeper than that. Here's how premiums are calculated, how taxes factor in, and when coverage becomes paid up.

Not sure what SBP is or how it works? This plain-English guide covers what the Survivor Benefit Plan does, what it costs, and the four elections you'll make at retirement.

Veterati is closing operations - sad to see a great resource for Veterans go!

If you are married and want to rollover or withdraw your TSP funds, be aware that your spouse must approve each transaction.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has eliminate the 30-day waiting period between withdrawls.

The unemployment compensation program for ex-Service Members could potentially provide assistance for those who don’t have employment post transition.

Don’t make the mistake I made post-retirement. Verify that you are actually registered with the Primary Care Physician listed in TRICARE. If you have referrals - they expire when your separate or retire from active duty - reach out and get a new referral from your civilian physician before making an appointment with a specialist.

Retired military pay will be impacted if you earn foreign compensation without congressional permission.

Starting 1 April, the VA is requiring submission of a VA DBQ form if you are submitting a BDD claim.

If you are interested in participating in a SkillBridge internship, it is important to review new Navy requirements. There are now some significant restrictions that did not previously exist.

Recently the National Park Service began offering a free lifetime pass for Veterans. This pass includes over 2,000 recreational areas, including national parks, refuges, and forests.

If you are a military retiree, learn more about your annual benefit for free glasses through NOSTRA.

As you retire from the military and start looking at employee benefits, you need to understand the basics of FSA and HSAs. This is especially true if you have TRICARE - know which you can use and what it can pay for.

What Happens to My TSA PreCheck When I Leave the Military

I have transitioned my Navy Retirement Resource Guide to this website to increase visibility and ensure people have access to the latest information.