Reserve Component Retirement

DJ talks about the phaseout of the DIC/SBP offset.

DJ answers a question from the audience about 1405 service and its relation to CRDP.

Continuation of a conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG.

A conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG.

Jerome talks with DJ about his medical board experience.

I received a great question in the YouTube comments about how the different disability ratings are calculated and how they affect rates of pay. Here is the answer.

Here is some important information for Active Guard / Reserve soldiers who may be considering reverting to M-Day / TPU status.

I had an active duty retiree ask a question about how CRSC was computed. What I found made me have to correct some things I said in previous episodes.

I have spoken of the Fettinger Project in the past. Today, I am going to talk about some of its successes, one person whom I would still like to find, and my plans to expand the concept of the project to a nationwide search.

A viewer left me a message on SpeakPipe asking me to talk about buying military service credit into Federal civil service, specifically the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). I thought this was an excellent idea. Enjoy. And learn.

I received a question recently about the taxability of different types of retired pay. While the person asking the question did not like my answer, here is the truth about it all straight from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

Besides email, another way to contact me is by leaving a voice message through the Speakpipe button on my website. Here are a few of the messages I've received and answers to the questions on them. I also provide advice on how to use Speakpipe itself.

Estate planning is never easy and, in fact, most people don't want to think about it at all. The people who face a harder time are those left behind. Here is a way to make a small part of that experience easier for your survivors.

I received a question from a viewer about service after age sixty. Here is a brief description of what you have to do and the circumstances in which it can be done.

I received a question from a viewer about the reduced retirement age law and regular component service. This seems like a good time to go over a few specifics about that law.

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The Survivor Benefit Plan works differently in the case of active duty deaths. Today, DJ talks about how SBP works for active duty service members.

DJ talks about when SBP premiums end for retirees.

DJ gives some hints for the use of MyPay that will be helpful for tax season.

DJ answers questions from viewers.

DJ talks about how to compute CRSC.

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You're 100% disabled by the VA. You have the option to withdraw from the Survivor Benefit Plan. Is it the right option for you? With the upcoming changes to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), maybe, maybe not. Listen to this.

DJ receives a message from DFAS with a strange offer. Here is what it means.

DJ gives a quick update about important Tricare changes coming up in 2021. Sorry for the bad audio.

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DJ talks about a local tradition honoring veterans in his hometown.

DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation.

A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation.

DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences.

DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences.

DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences.

Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation.

Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation.

A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES.

Plan for emergencies and they won't be catastrophies when they happen.

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The Blended Retirement System has made division of assets upon divorce a little more complicated.

If you are medically retired and eligible for CRDP, your retired pay will recalculate based on the pay scale in effect when you turn sixty.

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