5 mistakes service members make when going back to school
Choosing to serve in the military was an easy decision. Deciding what you want to do with your life can feel a little more daunting. Selecting a university and a program that’s right for you feels...
View Article5 ways to use your mobile banking app
Long gone are the days of checking the mail to see if your paycheck arrived and then taking it down to your local bank to cash. Now it’s direct deposit, mobile deposit1 and sending cash through social...
View ArticleHere’s what to look for when considering a new magazine
Whether customizing a weapon or selecting a ready-made option, buyers are typically quick to pay attention to the aesthetics and how the gun feels in their hands. Both of those are certainly important...
View Article4 ways to Crossfit your finances
Although CrossFit ® was formed in 1996, its cult-like following didn’t develop until a decade later. Now, there are more than 13,000 boxes worldwide, and some of the most reverent followers are...
View ArticleGear review: Regulus watch
What do you need in a watch? If it’s durability, precision and advanced functionality, then you need a Regulus. Designed with input from current and former U.S. Special Operations personnel, the...
View Article3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now
Dirty magazines… when we say dirty magazines, we know you’re thinking of the ones your buddy snuck in a care package and sent you downrange. Sure, that may have put you in a little bit of trouble, but...
View Article5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget
You finally got your leave approved and you’re dreaming of an above-water bungalow somewhere in the Pacific. Sounds nice, but a vacation like that can easily break the bank. Retired Marine Corps...
View ArticleCommunication through the ages and an epic sweepstakes
It wasn’t so long ago that we spent our Friday nights in a Blockbuster video store, strolling through the aisles looking for movies (and dates if we’re being honest with ourselves) and now, there’s...
View Article4 options to consider after your military service
Your time in the military is coming to a close and it feels like the world is your oyster. But just like you can prepare an oyster a thousand ways (like Bubba Gump and shrimp…), sometimes having...
View ArticleTransitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?
You hit that magic number of 20 years in the military. Congratulations! That’s 7,300 days of service—we’re guessing somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,300 MREs and approximately 520 haircuts. Here’s...
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