Tips for Those Getting Close to Retirement or Separation

Some pretty good tips for those nearing separation or retirement.

Rebecca Alwine wrote a post for Militaryspouse.com giving some helpful tips and hints for those of you who are nearing the end of the military journey and getting close to separation or retirement. Some of the tips include getting started with the following:

1. Tricare

2. Other Benefits

3. Where to Live?

4. Transition to “Home”

5. Find a way to be involved

6. Volunteer Opportunities

7. The Final Move

8. Moving before Retirement is Official

9. Your New Career

10. Enjoy It!

10 Tips for the Retiring Spouse

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Updated: 10/16/2014 6:12:33 AM

Posted: 10/16/2014 6:12:33 AM

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