139th News

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 55

    I hope you will make specific, measureable and realistic changes in January to get yourself back on track. Let me help you in any of the following areas (not all-inclusive!):Credit card pay-off planIncome tax planningSpending plan foundation (or adjustment!)Retirement planning-now and in the future

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 54

    As you plan for the future, our free "Money Ready" guide is designed with a simple objective: to introduce you to the basics of personal finance so that you can begin building a solid financial foundation and improve your financial readiness.The National Defense Authorization Act in 2016 created the

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 52

    This month I wanted to remind everyone of the incredible amount of information at Military One Source, specialized to help those in the military. Additionally, I thought it would be helpful to provide some financial information for those with children as it’s never too soon (or late!) to learn about

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 49

    This month’s RSD will mark the halfway point in the year, how are you doing financially? Do you need to make any adjustments in your withholding for income tax purposes? Is your TSP invested properly and are your contributing enough to meet your retirement goals? These and many other types of

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 48

    By the time you get this issue, your 2020 taxes are most likely filed, Economic Impact Payments have been received, it appears the pandemic is receding somewhat and the economy is starting to recover. This month’s Tidbit focuses on the need to have a written spending plan to help you maximize your

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 47

    This month’s Tidbit will follow-up on last month’s focus on income tax filing. Many of you could have experienced notable changes in income, deductions, etc., so please note the tax filing items I suggest.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 46

    This month’s Tidbit will follow up on last month’s focus on income tax filing. Many of you could have experienced notable changes in income, deductions, etc., so please note the tax filing items I suggest.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 45

    Filing your taxes just may be a little more challenging this year due to COVID-related Executive Orders and other adjustments. Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department's Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease filing stress for service members