Year-End Financial Checkup for Military Members

[Question]I'm in the Army and am wondering if there is anything I should be doing before the end of the year to take advantage of my military benefits and help my family financially?

[Answer]This is a great time of year to review your benefits, make the most of special savings opportunities and low-cost insurance, and make a very important decision involving the new retirement system.

Decide about the Blended Retirement System. The most important thing you can do before the end of the year is to decide whether to sign up for the new Blended Retirement System, if you are