As American servicemembers continue to serve in harm’s way in Iraq and Afghanistan, many military families are dealing with the financial risk of combat-related death through the use of commercial life insurance products. Two out of five middle-class
The economy is taking a toll on the fiscal optimism of our men and women in uniform. Recent survey findings of the First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveal that many middle-class military families (senior NCOs and commissioned officers in pay
Eleven years after penning their first outdoor cookbook, Lipsmackin’Backpackin’, outdoors enthusiasts Christine and Tim Conners have inked a deal with the Boy Scouts of America to publish three new cookbooks, The Scout's Dutch Oven Cookbook, The
Many Americans are not aware of the liabilities you take on when you become a homeowner. For instance, did you know you that you could be held responsible if someone causes an automobile accident after being served alcohol at your home? It’s true.
In today’s challenging economic environment, it is more important than ever to keep all of your financial information current. It is also important to ensure that your First Command Financial Advisor is aware of your current financial dreams and
This time it’s different. How many times have you heard that claim? Consider the tech boom of the late 1990s. Americans were told that we had entered a new golden age built on the internet and incredible technological breakthroughs. Some investors
Frugal living is coming back into style, and military families are proving to be the trendsetters. The latest findings of the First Command Financial Behaviors Index™ reveal military families with household incomes of at least $50,000 are putting
We’ve done it again. Journey, First Command’s award-winning client magazine, recently took home honors in Texas Public Relations Association's 2010 Silver Spur/Best of Texas Competition. Journey received a Best of Texas Award in feature writing for
To plan anything to completion, you need a clear starting point and a way to measure your progress. With personal financial planning, the best way to start may be to determine your "personal net worth." This will help you get a big-picture view of
Journey magazine recently received a coveted Pearl Award from the Custom Publishing Council. Journey was honored with a “Best Use of Photography” award for the “Time Machines” story featured on the cover of the Spring 2009 issue. The annual Pearl