Make the Most of the New Military Retirement Plan

[Question]I'm in the Navy, and I chose to enroll in the military's new blended retirement system last year. How can I make the most of the new plan?

[Answer]To get the most out of the new retirement system, make sure you contribute enough to the federal to qualify for a matching contribution--something the old system doesn't offer--from the Department of Defense. You can also boost your retirement savings the longer you stay in the Navy.