Diversifying for Life

By Scott Spiker

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First Command donates $250,000 for financial literacy

First Command Financial Services, Inc., has awarded $250,000 to First Command Educational Foundation’s financial literacy program for Texas high school students, paving the way for a national expansion of this important initiative.

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Spend less, save more, feel better

Here’s another reason to embrace frugal living – it makes you feel healthier. The majority of middle-class Americans say they are healthier today thanks to the frugal behaviors they’ve been pursuing during the recent economic turmoil, according to

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Turning the Corner

For the past several months we’ve seen encouraging signs that the economy may be turning the corner. The stock market has experienced some welcomed gains, and home prices are stabilizing in many areas.

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In the News

In these trying economic times, Americans have turned to the news media for the latest information and analysis. And the news media has turned to First Command. Print and broadcast journalists throughout the country have sought out members of the

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Taking the Emotion Out of Retirement Investing

To say that Americans have been spooked by the gloom and doom of economic reports is putting it lightly. The fact is most of us have at some point in our lives made a rash decision out of fear that we later regretted and many of us have put off

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Building The Bank of Me

As we look back at our recent economic troubles, American families stand out as some of the heroes of the crisis. Rather than waiting on the government for help, they have diligently started to bail themselves out of their financial problems. They

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Has Your Need for Life Insurance Changed?

Recent volatility and changes in the world of finance have probably affected your investment accounts and, quite possibly, the value of your real estate holdings as well. Have you considered that these changes may have increased your need for life

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Take Time to Review Your Health

If you’re like many Americans, you probably take the time to see your doctor and dentist for regular checkups. Just as you keep up with your physical health, it’s also important to keep up with your financial well-being. This year began with an

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Becoming the Author of Your Own Experience

Life can be fantastic. Family relationships are harmonious, corporate leaders make ethical decisions, and going green is a global phenomenon. Life can also be challenging. Couples get divorced, students drop out of school, and Ponzi schemes destroy

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Making Bad News Our Best Friend

Like many of today’s financial services companies, First Command has felt the impact of the economic downturn and precipitous drop in the stock market. But unlike many of these companies we have experienced a relatively smooth ride through this

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