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Today marks 6 months since Retirement. Here's what I learned: 1. Your veteran network is very important. Being able to stay connected is great for your well-being, learning from and with other veterans will help you navigate transition. 2. Perspective is key. The mental scripts we provide ourselves will either limit us or propel us. 3. Your experience is yours and whatever that is...is okay. At whatever pace you decide to experience it. Transition can be challenging. Just like it took some time to really become a Sailor, Soldier, Marine, Airman...Or Gaurdian. It'll take some time find your right footing as newly minted retiree. 4. Figure out what's most important to you and make that your priority. For me, right now it's pouring into myself and my kids. It's spending quality time with my loved ones. Taking the road less traveled. 5. Use the resources available to you as a veteran. There are so many out there from career, education to Qaulity of Life to well-being. Odds are another veteran or retiree advocated somewhere for that benefit. Use it. 6. Your rank and prior position don't mean a whole lot to most civilian organizations/peers and they probably don't understand most of what you (unless you're able to communicate that message well) did. That's okay! 7. Acknowledge your accomplishment. If you served 20 plus years you undoubtedly did some pretty extraordinary things, overcame significant challenges and sacrificed tremendously. You earned one Retirement and its pension. You. Earned. Retirement. Do not minimize that. 8. Enjoy it. Sometimes grocery shopping at 10 on Tuesday surrounded by other retired people is nice. I get it now. 6 months ago I wasn't taking my time because I could. I was zipping through the store because I was used to the move, move, move, do, do, do. Now I literally stop and check out the floral department. Point being- take time to be present and enjoy what's right in front of you. #vetshelpingvets #retiree #retiredAF

How to Retire Early? Just finished "Almanac of Naval Ravikant," and a few pages in, I'm already hooked! I wished to impart to you all a few important insights. What is Retirement, Really? Forget the traditional image of retirement at 65. Naval Ravikant defines it as "when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow. When today is complete, in and itself, you're retired." So, how do we get there? 💸 One way is to have so much money saved that your passive income (without you lifting a finger) covers your burn rate. 🧘♂️The second is you just drive your burn rate down to zero- you become a monk. ✍️The third is you're doing something you love. You enjoy it so much, it's not about money. Finding Your Escape Route The key to escaping the "competition trap" is authenticity. Do what you love and do it better than anyone else. This passion will fuel your success and help you stand out from the crowd. This is just a glimpse from one page of the book, and I'll be sharing more insights soon. In the meantime, share your thoughts! What are some key takeaways from the last book you read? #retirement #financialfreedom

From Military to Public Speaking: Embracing a New Chapter for Retirement Discover how retiring from active duty can lead to exciting opportunities in public speaking. Learn how to set up an LLC, develop your speaking skills, and make a difference through engaging presentations. Embrace the transition with confidence and fill the void with a new passion. #MilitaryRetirement #PublicSpeakingOpportunities #RetirementTransition #LLCSetup #SpeakingSkills #PassionAndPurpose #EmbracingChange #RetirementJourney #ActiveDutyTransition #NewChapterAhead

There are 4 decisions that the DOD makes for you while you are on Active Duty: Tricare, Dental & Vision, Survivor Benefits, and SGLI. As you retire, you have to make your own decisions about whether to keep these programs or find alternatives. And some of these decisions can't be made until AFTER you have officially retired. #militaryretirement #militarybenefits #veteransbenefits

Transitioning from military life to retirement can be a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments. In this insightful blog post, our contributor shares her personal journey and reflections on life after decades as a military spouse. Dive in to discover the surprises, challenges, and moments of gratitude she encountered along the way. #MilitarySpouse #RetirementJourney #LifeTransitions #Milspouse #Retirement #Journey

Most Feds will not reach the SES ranks; the SES is no different than flag officers in the military - the tip of the pyramid with little room for so many people. While SESes receive the same general fixed-pension and TSP retirement benefits as rank-and-file employees and lower-level managers, they receive or are eligible to receive perks like a paid move at the end of their career, carry-over of 720 hours of annual leave to cash out upon retirement, and eligibility for bonuses and Presidential Rank Awards worth thousands of dollars. Their "Rolodexes" are also worth their "weight in gold", having made connections that might land them very well-paying jobs as corporate executives others won't get. I'm not begrudging these leaders - many or most work very hard and have great responsibilities that take up a lot of time and create a great deal of stress, and they deserve extra compensation. For those who don't reach that level, you need to plan for your retirement as if you'll never work again and need to live on what you have saved during your career. Retiring Fed will help you navigate these challenges; be on the look-out for our launch later this year.

It's a ubiquitous question I get asked about getting Financially independent, aka Can I retire early? I am amused when someone in their early 30s asks this question. Here is my perspective on - Why I don't want to retire early. Naval Ravikant quote aptly summarises – "Retirement starts when you stop sacrificing today for some imaginary tomorrow. You retire by saving up enough money, becoming a monk, or by finding work that feels like play to you." #planwelllivebetter #financialindependent #retirementplanning https://lnkd.in/gkaZ-pzA