Reserve Military Retirement . . . In Plain English. http://www.rcretirement.com en-us 2017 by R.C. Retirement Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -0500 dj@rcretirement.com noReserve Military Retirement . . . In Plain English. http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0001-Introduction-20170126.mp3 This is a brief introduction to what you can expect from future R.C. Retirement podcast episodes. 26 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No This episode explains what you can expect from future R.C. Retirement podcast episodes. 00:15:24 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0001-Introduction-20170126.mp3 military, retirement, retire, survivor benefit, sbp, blended retirement, system, money, army, navy, air force, marine, marine corps, coast guard, usmc, arng, ang, usafr, uscgr, usmcr, usa, usar, usaf, usn, usnr, us, pension, pay, benefit http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0002-20YR_NOE-20170201.mp3 This is a brief introduction to what you can expect from future R.C. Retirement podcast episodes. 2 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is a quick discussion about the notice of eligibility for retired pay or, as it is more colloquially known, the twenty-year letter. This episode is an audio rip of my YouTube channel episode and is a nice, concise description of what the twenty-year letter is and what is expected of you once you receive it. 00:09:54 military, retirement, retire, survivor benefit, sbp, blended retirement, system, money, army, navy, air force, marine, marine corps, coast guard, usmc, arng, ang, usafr, uscgr, usmcr, usa, usar, usaf, usn, usnr, us, noe, notice of eligibility http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0002-20YR_NOE-20170201.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0003-Basics_of_RCSBP-20170209.mp3 What is the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan and how does it work? 9 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is a simple explanation of the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan and how you can make it work for you. 00:29:27 rcsbp, survivor benefit plan, retirement, reserve, component http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0003-Basics_of_RCSBP-20170209.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0004-Basics_of_SBP-20170216.mp3 What is the Survivor Benefit Plan and how does it work? 16 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is a simple explanation of the Survivor Benefit Plan, its difference from the RCSBP, and how you can make the SBP work for you. 00:27:33 sbp, survivor benefit plan, retirement, reserve, component http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0004-Basics_of_SBP-20170216.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0005-Where-Are-My-Records-20170223.mp3 People are always looking for documents from their service records, but are they looking for the right thing? 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No People are always looking for documents from their service records, but are they looking for the right thing? 00:09:39 archives, records, dd 214, ngb 22, military, reserve, component, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0005-Where-Are-My-Records-20170223.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/TSP_Under_BRS_Announcement.mp3 Some quick education on the Thrift Savings Plan and how you can expect it to work under the Blended Retirement System. 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Some quick education on the Thrift Savings Plan and how you can expect it to work under the Blended Retirement System. 00:01:46 TSP, BRS, thrift savings plan, blended retirement system, reserve, component, military, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/TSP_Under_BRS_Announcement.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0006-An-Introduction-to-the-TSP-20170302.mp3 A crash course on the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan. 2 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A crash course on the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan. 00:07:00 TSP, reserve, retirement, military, thrift savings plan http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0006-An-Introduction-to-the-TSP-20170302.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0007-So-What-Is-This-Reduced-Retirement-Age-Thing-Anyway-20170309.mp3 Reservists can qualify to get their pensions earlier than sixty. Here is how. 9 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Reservists can qualify to get their pensions earlier than sixty. Here is how. 00:17:02 reduced retirement age, early, retirement, pay, military, pension, reserve http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0007-So-What-Is-This-Reduced-Retirement-Age-Thing-Anyway-20170309.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0008-Lets-Talk-About-the-Funds-in-the-Thrift-Savings-Plan-Part-1-20170316.mp3 We talked about the TSP. Now, where can you put your money? Part 1 of 2. 16 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No We talked about the TSP. Now, where can you put your money? 00:23:46 TSP, reserve, retirement, military, thrift savings plan, funds http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0008-Lets-Talk-About-the-Funds-in-the-Thrift-Savings-Plan-Part-1-20170316.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0009-Lets-Talk-About-the-Funds-in-the-Thrift-Savings-Plan-Part-2-20170323.mp3 We talked about the TSP. Now, where can you put your money? Part 2 of 2. 23 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No We talked about the TSP. Now, where can you put your money? 00:12:24 TSP, reserve, retirement, military, thrift savings plan, funds http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0009-Lets-Talk-About-the-Funds-in-the-Thrift-Savings-Plan-Part-2-20170323.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0010-How-To-Read-An-Army-National-Guard-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170331.mp3 it is amazing how many people do not understand their retirement points. Here is a translation. 30 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No it is amazing how many people do not understand their retirement points. Here is a translation. 00:21:23 retirement, points, army, national guard, arng, ngb 23, read, understand http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0010-How-To-Read-An-Army-National-Guard-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170331.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0011-Earning-Additional-Retirement-Points-with-Distance-Learning-Courses-20170406.mp3 Many of us in the Army may remember the yellow books we used to get in the mail. Here is the latest news on earning correspondence course points. 6 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Many of us in the Army may remember the yellow books we used to get in the mail. Here is the latest news on earning correspondence course points. 00:07:24 correspondence courses, distance learning, Earning Additional Retirement Points with Distance Learning Courses, rcretirement, retirement points http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0011-Earning-Additional-Retirement-Points-with-Distance-Learning-Courses-20170406.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0012-Calculate-Retired-Pay-Under-MilRS-20170413.mp3 Now it is time to answer one of the big questions everyone asks. How much will I make in monthly retired pay? 13 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Now it is time to answer one of the big questions everyone asks. How much will I make in monthly retired pay? 00:06:23 annuity, calculate, military, money, navy, pay, pension, points, retire http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0012-Calculate-Retired-Pay-Under-MilRS-20170413.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0014-What-Is-the-BRS-20170427.mp3 The basics of the new blended retirement system. 20 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No The basics of the new blended retirement system. 00:06:08 military, money, rcretirement, retire, retirement, blended, system, brs, modernized http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0014-What-Is-the-BRS-20170427.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0013-Calculate-Retired-Pay-Under-BRS-20170420.mp3 How much will I make in monthly retired pay under BRS? 27 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How much will I make in monthly retired pay under BRS? 00:06:45 annuity, calculate, military, money, navy, pay, pension, points, retire, brs, blended http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0013-Calculate-Retired-Pay-Under-BRS-20170420.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0015-Myths-About-the-BRS-20170504.mp3 There are a lot of rumors and downright falsehoods about BRS. Let us do some mythbusting. 4 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No There are a lot of rumors and downright falsehoods about BRS. Let us do some mythbusting. 00:18:18 brs, retire, military, reserve, blended, myth http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0015-Myths-About-the-BRS-20170504.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0016-What-Will-the-BRS-Do-To-My-Pension-20170511.mp3 How will BRS affect your pension? 11 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How will BRS affect your pension? 00:05:44 BRS, military, retirement, blended, reserve, pension, pay, retired http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0016-What-Will-the-BRS-Do-To-My-Pension-20170511.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0017-Career-Continuation-Pay-Under-BRS-20170518.mp3 This week I will describe the facts and dispel some myths about career continuation pay under the Blended Retirement System . While it is relatively simple, there are some misunderstandings about it. 18 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No This week I will describe the facts and dispel some myths about career continuation pay under the Blended Retirement System . While it is relatively simple, there are some misunderstandings about it. 00:07:34 brs, blended, retirement, reserve, military, career, continuation, pay, bonus http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0017-Career-Continuation-Pay-Under-BRS-20170518.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0018-TSP-Under-BRS-20170525.mp3 How will the Thrift Savings Plan change under the Blended Retirement System? 25 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How will the Thrift Savings Plan change under the Blended Retirement System? 00:08:23 401k, Blended Retirement System, BRS, invest, matching funds, rcretirement, the thrift savings plan under the blended retirement system, thrift savings plan, tsp http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0018-TSP-Under-BRS-20170525.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0019-Other-BRS-Effects-20170601.mp3 Let us talk about some of the other aspects of this new retirement plan. 1 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about some of the other aspects of this new retirement plan. 00:06:42 Blended Retirement System, BRS, discounted present value, lump sum, pension, portability, rcretirement, retired pay, Social Security age http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0019-Other-BRS-Effects-20170601.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0020-Other-BRS-Training-20170608.mp3 Rejoice, you have made it to the last segment in my series on the Blended Retirement System (at least until new information comes along). 8 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Rejoice, you have made it to the last segment in my series on the Blended Retirement System (at least until new information comes along). 00:07:17 Blended Retirement System, BRS, educator, facilitator, financial planner, JKO, leader, MilitaryOneSource, opt-in, pension, retired pay, training http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0020-Other-BRS-Training-20170608.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0021-Mrs_Gloria_Jackson-An_Introduction_to_the_Fettinger_Project-20170615.mp3 Let me tell you about the Fettinger project, an effort to find retirees who are not receiving their pay. 15 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let me tell you about the Fettinger project, an effort to find retirees who are not receiving their pay. 00:24:12 retired, pay, military, arng, army, national guard, retiree, pension, Fettinger, Project http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0021-Mrs_Gloria_Jackson-An_Introduction_to_the_Fettinger_Project-20170615.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0022-What-Is-A-Personal-Financial-Counselor-20170622.mp3 What Is a Personal Financial Counselor. 22 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No c. 00:10:03 XXXXX http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0022-What-Is-A-Personal-Financial-Counselor-20170622.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0023-Officers-Ask-What-Happens-When-I-Hit-My-Mandatory-Removal-Date-20170629.mp3 Officers face mandatory removal after a certain amount of commissioned service. How long do they have? 29 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Officers face mandatory removal after a certain amount of commissioned service. How long do they have? 00:11:45 mrd, mandatory, removal, date, officer, military, reserve, warrant http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0023-Officers-Ask-What-Happens-When-I-Hit-My-Mandatory-Removal-Date-20170629.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0024-Should-I-Take-Drill-Pay-Or-VA-Compensation-20170706.mp3 Is it better for you to take drill pay or VA compensation? 6 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Is it better for you to take drill pay or VA compensation? 00:14:06 drill, pay, va, veterans administration, veterans affairs, compensation, military, reserve, national guard http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0024-Should-I-Take-Drill-Pay-Or-VA-Compensation-20170706.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0025-Should-I-File-a-Congressional-Inquiry-20170713.mp3 I am going to talk about a somewhat sensitive topic this week. No thin skins, please. 13 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I am going to talk about a somewhat sensitive topic this week. No thin skins, please. 00:15:47 complaint, component, congressional, dfas, grievance, military, problem, reserve, retire, retirement, retirement eligibility, Should I file a Congressional Inquiry http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0025-Should-I-File-a-Congressional-Inquiry-20170713.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0026-How-to-Read-an-Army-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170720.mp3 Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Army Reserve should have. 20 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Army Reserve should have. 00:12:01 annuity, army, component, how to read an Army Reserve retirement points statement, military, money, pay, points, reserve, retire, retirement, usar http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0026-How-to-Read-an-Army-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170720.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0027-How-to-Read-an-Air-Force-Reserve-or-Air-National-Guard-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170727.mp3 Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard should have. 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard should have. 00:17:30 air force, ang, annuity, component, how to read an Air Force Reserve / Air Guard retirement points statement, military, money, pay, points, reserve, retire, retirement, usafr http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0027-How-to-Read-an-Air-Force-Reserve-or-Air-National-Guard-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170727.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0028-How-to-Read-a-Navy-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170803.mp3 Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Navy Reserve should have. 3 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Navy Reserve should have. 00:13:05 annuity, component, how to read an Navy Reserve retirement points statement, military, money, navy, points, reserve, retire, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0028-How-to-Read-a-Navy-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170803.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0029-How-to-Read-a-Marine-Corps-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170810.mp3 Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Marine Corps Reserve should have. 10 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Marine Corps Reserve should have. 00:13:44 annuity, component, how to read an Marine Corps Reserve retirement points statement, marine corps, military, money, pay, points, reserve, retire, retirement, usmcr http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0029-How-to-Read-a-Marine-Corps-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170810.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0030-How-to-Read-an-Coast-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170817.mp3 Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Coast Guard Reserve should have. 17 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let us talk about a skill everyone in the Coast Guard Reserve should have. 00:12:10 coast guard, reserve, uscgr, retirement, points, statement, military, retire, how to read, htr http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0030-How-to-Read-an-Coast-Reserve-Retirement-Points-Statement-20170817.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0031-20YL-Counseling-and-Other-Playlists-20170824.mp3 Here is a group of playlists you can use to counsel your service members when they receive a twenty-year letter. 24 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is a group of playlists you can use to counsel your service members when they receive a twenty-year letter. 00:06:04 military, counsel, twenty-year letter, 20 year letter, counseling, playlist http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0031-20YL-Counseling-and-Other-Playlists-20170824.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0032-Inquiry-From-Higher-What-Is-His-Anniversary-or-Retirement-Year-20170831.mp3 How is a retirement year or anniversary year calculated? 31 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How is a retirement year or anniversary year calculated? 00:14:35 rye, aye, anniversary, retirement, year, military, reserve, national guard http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0032-Inquiry-From-Higher-What-Is-His-Anniversary-or-Retirement-Year-20170831.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0033-Should-I-Pay-for-SBP-or-Buy-a-Life-Insurance-Policy-20170907.mp3 I run into a lot of people who balk at the price of the Survivor Benefit Plan (and the reserve component version, as well). What should you do? 7 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I run into a lot of people who balk at the price of the Survivor Benefit Plan (and the reserve component version, as well). What should you do? 00:12:20 compare, component, life insurance, military, money, pay, RCSBP, reserve, retire, retirement, sbp, Should I Pay for SBP or Buy a Life Insurance Polic, survivor benefit plan http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0033-Should-I-Pay-for-SBP-or-Buy-a-Life-Insurance-Policy-20170907.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0034-The-IRR-As-A-Semi-Retirement-Option-20170914.mp3 Here are some suggestions on how to make the IRR work for you. 14 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here are some suggestions on how to make the IRR work for you. 00:21:20 irr, individual, ready, reserve, military, semi-retirement, retire, option http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0034-The-IRR-As-A-Semi-Retirement-Option-20170914.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0035-Asking-The-Audience-How-Can-I-Reach-Out-to-Families-20170921.mp3 I am looking for your suggestions on how to reach out to military family members. 21 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I am looking for your suggestions on how to reach out to military family members. 00:03:26 military, retire, retirement, families, family, outreach, reach out, suggestion, asking, audience http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0035-Asking-The-Audience-How-Can-I-Reach-Out-to-Families-20170921.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0036-Final-Pay-vs-High-3-Pay-20171012.mp3 What is the difference between final pay and high three pay? How do you qualify for either of them? 12 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No What is the difference between final pay and high three pay? How do you qualify for either of them? 00:08:45 military, pay, final, high three, high 3, reserve, retire, retirement, national guard http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0036-Final-Pay-vs-High-3-Pay-20171012.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0037-What-Is-The-DIEMS-DIEUS-Date-20171019.mp3 This week we are going to cover what is probably one of the simplest topics on my list: the DIEMS date (or DIEUS, if you are Air Force). 19 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No This week we are going to cover what is probably one of the simplest topics on my list: the DIEMS date (or DIEUS, if you are Air Force). 00:04:19 component, diems, dieus, final pay, high-3, military, money, pay, reserve, retire, retirement, what is the diems / dieus date http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0037-What-Is-The-DIEMS-DIEUS-Date-20171019.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0038-Change-of-Plans-New-Series-On-Medical-Retirement-20171026.mp3 I am starting a new series to shed some light on the different types of medical retirement. 26 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I am starting a new series to shed some light on the different types of medical retirement. 00:05:24 medical, board, retirement, retire, military, reserve, national guard http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0038-Change-of-Plans-New-Series-On-Medical-Retirement-20171026.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0039-Im-Medically-Unfit-For-Retention-Now-What-20171102.mp3 You are medically unfit for continued service. What are your options? 2 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You are medically unfit for continued service. What are your options? 00:15:10 medical, unfit, board, military, retirement, retire, severance, evaluation http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0039-Im-Medically-Unfit-For-Retention-Now-What-20171102.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0040-Beware-the-IDES-of-Medical-Boards-20171109.mp3 A quick description of medical boards and how they work. 9 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A quick description of medical boards and how they work. 00:29:56 disability, ides, evaluation, physical, medical, reserve, military, board, integrated, peblo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0040-Beware-the-IDES-of-Medical-Boards-20171109.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0041-Jackpot-I-Have-Been-Offered-a-HUGE-Severance-Payment-20171116.mp3 What would you do if someone offered you $40,000 to go away? Here is the good, the bad, and the conceptually unattractive about severance pay. 16 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No What would you do if someone offered you $40,000 to go away? Here is the good, the bad, and the conceptually unattractive about severance pay. 00:21:07 ides, disability, va, severance, medical, board, retirement, retire, military http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0041-Jackpot-I-Have-Been-Offered-a-HUGE-Severance-Payment-20171116.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_001-Interview_With_A_PEBLO-20171116.mp3 A Fort Knox PEBLO was kind enough to sit for an interview and talk about medical boards and her roles assisting service members. 16 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A Fort Knox PEBLO was kind enough to sit for an interview and talk about medical boards and her roles assisting service members. 00:25:11 ides, medical, board, peblo, disability, military, retirement, reserve, national guard http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_001-Interview_With_A_PEBLO-20171116.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0042-The-Temporary-and-Permanent-Disability-Retirement-Lists-20171123.mp3 So, what exactly are the PDRL and TDRL? Let's find out. 23 Nov 2017 12:30:00 -0500 D.J. No So, what exactly are the PDRL and TDRL? Let's find out. 00:19:32 ides, medical, board, temporary, disability, military, retirement, reserve, national guard, tdrl, pdrl, permanent http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0042-The-Temporary-and-Permanent-Disability-Retirement-Lists-20171123.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0043-The-Truth-About-Concurrent-Retired-and-Disability-Pay-20171130.mp3 So, what exactly are the PDRL and TDRL? Let's find out. 30 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No So, what exactly are the PDRL and TDRL? Let's find out. 00:19:22 ides, medical, board, temporary, disability, military, retirement, reserve, national guard, tdrl, pdrl, permanent http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0043-The-Truth-About-Concurrent-Retired-and-Disability-Pay-20171130.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_002-Veterans-Can-Now-Apply-for-VA-Identification-Cards-20171129.mp3 Veterans can now apply for ID cards through the VA and will no longer need to carry around DD 214s or other documents to prove their service. 29 Nov 2017 22:30:00 -0500 D.J. No Veterans can now apply for ID cards through the VA and will no longer need to carry around DD 214s or other documents to prove their service. 00:03:52 veteran, id, card, military, dd 214, va, veterans, administration http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_002-Veterans-Can-Now-Apply-for-VA-Identification-Cards-20171129.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0044-Combat-Related-Special-Compensation-Is-NOT-the-Same-As-Concurrent-Receipt-20171207.mp3 What is CRSC? It�s not the same as CRDP. It�s a horse of a different color. 7 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No What is CRSC? It�s not the same as CRDP. It�s a horse of a different color. 00:28:29 CRSC, CRDP, combat, related, special, compensation, concurrent, receipt, medical, va, money, pay http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0044-Combat-Related-Special-Compensation-Is-NOT-the-Same-As-Concurrent-Receipt-20171207.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0045-Continuation-On-Active-Duty-and-Continuation-On-Active-Reserve-20171214.mp3 Want to continue to serve after being found medically unfit? Here is a way you can do it. 14 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Want to continue to serve after being found medically unfit? Here is a way you can do it. 00:20:00 reserve, component, military, retirement, annuity, pay, coad, coar, continuation, active, duty, extend, request, disability, medical, board http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0045-Continuation-On-Active-Duty-and-Continuation-On-Active-Reserve-20171214.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0046-The-Physical-Disability-Board-of-Review-20171221.mp3 So you have a problem with your disability rating? Here is how you might be able to fix it. 21 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No So you have a problem with your disability rating? Here is how you might be able to fix it. 00:16:10 reserve, component, military, retirement, annuity, pay, pdbr, review, appeal, request, disability, medical, board http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0046-The-Physical-Disability-Board-of-Review-20171221.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_003-Testing-a-Digital-Recorder-and-Plans-for-the-Future-20171225.mp3 Earlier today I was testing a digital recorder while driving to a friend's house. I started talking about the origins of my retirement education project and some of my plans for the future. I thought you would find it interesting. Enjoy. Mon, 25 Dec 2017 22:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Earlier today I was testing a digital recorder while driving to a friend's house. I started talking about the origins of my retirement education project and some of my plans for the future. I thought you would find it interesting. Enjoy. 01:03:03 rso, retirement services officer http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_003-Testing-a-Digital-Recorder-and-Plans-for-the-Future-20171225.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0047-Tricare-Changes-in-2018-20171228.mp3 Here's a sneak peak at the Tricare changes for next year. 28 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here's a sneak peak at the Tricare changes for next year. 00:29:46 rso, retirement services officer, Tricare, 2018, opm, office, personnel, management, dental, vision, DS Logon, DSLogon, MilConnect http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2017/RCRetirement-Episode_0047-Tricare-Changes-in-2018-20171228.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_004-Its-the-New-Year-Are-You-Opt-In-Ready-20180101.mp3 Go to http://rcretirement.com/2018/01/01/bonus-episode-004-its-the-new-year-are-you-opt-in-ready for the resources. If you hit twelve years of service in the next few days or weeks, you need to listen to this now. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:45:00 -0500 D.J. No Go to http://rcretirement.com/2018/01/01/bonus-episode-004-its-the-new-year-are-you-opt-in-ready for the resources. If you hit twelve years of service in the next few days or weeks, you need to listen to this now. 00:13:04 brs, blended, system, opt-in, opt, in, continuation, pay, bonus http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_004-Its-the-New-Year-Are-You-Opt-In-Ready-20180101.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0048-Eligible-SBP-Beneficiaries-20180104.mp3 Who can be a beneficiary under the Survivor Benefit Plan and how does it affect you (and them)? 04 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Who can be a beneficiary under the Survivor Benefit Plan and how does it affect you (and them)? 00:21:55 SBP, survivor, benefit, plan, beneficiary, beneficiaries, recipient, cost, premium http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0048-Eligible-SBP-Beneficiaries-20180104.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0049-Updating-Survivor-Benefit-Elections-The-Sad-Story-of-SSG-Walker-20180111.mp3 Let's learn a valuable lesson from a tragic story. 11 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Let's learn a valuable lesson from a tragic story. 00:12:40 SBP, survivor, benefit, plan, beneficiary, beneficiaries, recipient, cost, premium, update, change, marriage, death, birth http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0049-Updating-Survivor-Benefit-Elections-The-Sad-Story-of-SSG-Walker-20180111.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0050-The_6_and_8_Year_Rules-20180118.mp3 How does twenty-one years of service not equal eligibility for retirement? 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How does twenty-one years of service not equal eligibility for retirement? 00:13:02 six year rule, 6 year rule, eight year rule, 8 year rule, notice of eligibility, twenty year letter, 20 year letter http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0050-The_6_and_8_Year_Rules-20180118.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_005-Senator-Defends-Reservists-During-Budget-Debate-20180122.mp3 There were some interesting comments during this morning's budget debate. 22 Jan 2018 21:15:00 -0500 D.J. No There were some interesting comments during this morning's budget debate. 00:10:57 readiness, senator, Joni, Ernst, officer, budget, aye, rye, year, government, shutdown, shut, down http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_005-Senator-Defends-Reservists-During-Budget-Debate-20180122.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0051-What-Is-The-Gray-Area-20180125.mp3 What is a gray area retiree and what benefits does it provide for you? 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No What is a gray area retiree and what benefits does it provide for you? 00:30:40 gray, grey, area, retired, pension, id, card, DEERS, RAPIDS, locator, site http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0051-What-Is-The-Gray-Area-20180125.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_006-Tricare-East-Update-20180201.mp3 Here is some important information for those of you in the former Tricare North region. 1 Feb 2018 20:45:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is some important information for those of you in the former Tricare North region. 00:06:19 Tricare, north, east, update, trs, trr, tya, allotment, recurring, payment, auto, auto-pay, auto-payment, eft, Health Net Federal Services, HNFS, Humana, Tricare East, establish, re-establish, premium, fee, premiums, fees http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_006-Tricare-East-Update-20180201.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0052-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-1-Military-vs-Civilian-Plans-20180208.mp3 Part 1 of what you should know about military divorces. 8 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Part 1 of what you should know about military divorces. 00:19:50 divorce, division, asset, law, legal, benefits, civilian, attoney, lawyer, separation, marriage, divorced, mine, field, minefield, Tricare, sbp, survivor, benefit, plan, rcsbp, sgli, life, insurance, dfas, finance, center, court, judge, qdro, mpdo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0052-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-1-Military-vs-Civilian-Plans-20180208.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0053-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-2-Division-of-Retired-Pay-20180215.mp3 15 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:14:28 divorce, division, asset, law, legal, benefits, civilian, attoney, lawyer, separation, marriage, divorced, mine, field, minefield, Tricare, sbp, survivor, benefit, plan, rcsbp, sgli, life, insurance, dfas, finance, center, court, judge, qdro, mpdo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0053-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-2-Division-of-Retired-Pay-20180215.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0054-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-3-Medical-and-OnPost-Benefits-20180222.mp3 22 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:21:14 divorce, division, asset, law, legal, benefits, civilian, attoney, lawyer, separation, marriage, divorced, mine, field, minefield, Tricare, sbp, survivor, benefit, plan, rcsbp, sgli, life, insurance, dfas, finance, center, court, judge, qdro, mpdo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0054-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-3-Medical-and-OnPost-Benefits-20180222.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0055-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-4-The-Survivor-Benefit-Plan-20180301.mp3 01 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:15:02 divorce, division, asset, law, legal, benefits, civilian, attoney, lawyer, separation, marriage, divorced, mine, field, minefield, Tricare, sbp, survivor, benefit, plan, rcsbp, sgli, life, insurance, dfas, finance, center, court, judge, qdro, mpdo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0055-Military-Divorce-Minefields-Part-4-The-Survivor-Benefit-Plan-20180301.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_007-Its-Almost-Tax-Time-Where-Is-My-W2-or-1099-20180301.mp3 01 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:09:42 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_007-Its-Almost-Tax-Time-Where-Is-My-W2-or-1099-20180301.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0056-Leaving-Active-Duty-Soon-Prove-It-20180308.mp3 08 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:14:30 Certification of Active Service, VOW, Act, Veterans, Opportunity, work, statement, DD 214, Certificate, Release, Active, Duty, Discharge, REFRAD, Service, federal, opm, office, personnel, management http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0056-Leaving-Active-Duty-Soon-Prove-It-20180308.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_008-RCRetirement-Goes-to-Shortwave-20180308.mp3 08 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:03:12 reserve, component, military, retirement, retire, shortwave, radio, broadcast, new, show http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Bonus_Episode_008-RCRetirement-Goes-to-Shortwave-20180308.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0057-The-Mystery-of-Combat-Related-Special-Compensation-What-Does-It-Actually-Pay-201803015.mp3 15 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:19:47 divorce, division, asset, law, legal, benefits, civilian, attoney, lawyer, separation, marriage, divorced, mine, field, minefield, Tricare, sbp, survivor, benefit, plan, rcsbp, sgli, life, insurance, dfas, finance, center, court, judge, qdro, mpdo http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0057-The-Mystery-of-Combat-Related-Special-Compensation-What-Does-It-Actually-Pay-201803015.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0058-Deducting-SBP-Premiums-From-VA-Compensation-20180322.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:20:15 annuity, survivor, benefit, plan, sbp, premium, deduct, va, veterans, accounting, service, pdrl, disabled, permanent, retired, medical, disability http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0058-Deducting-SBP-Premiums-From-VA-Compensation-20180322.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0059-Disability-Pay-Estimates-Versus-Reality-20180329.mp3 PEBLOs try but they often get pay estimates wrong. Here's how it really works. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No PEBLOs try but they often get pay estimates wrong. Here's how it really works. 00:29:40 IDES, PEBLO, CRSC, combat, related, special, compensation, va, veteran, veterans, administration, medical, compensation, offset http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0059-Disability-Pay-Estimates-Versus-Reality-20180329.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0060-How-Can-I-Withdraw-From-SBP-20180405.mp3 Are you considering withdrawing from the Survivor Benefit Plan? Is it really a good idea to do so? Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Are you considering withdrawing from the Survivor Benefit Plan? Is it really a good idea to do so? 00:19:00 survivor, benefit, plan, withdraw, disabled, permanent, total, DD Form 2656-2, DD 2656-2, DD 26562, va, veterans, administration http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0060-How-Can-I-Withdraw-From-SBP-20180405.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0061-How-Does-The-Physical-Disability-Board-Compute_YOS-20180412.mp3 Is disability pay based on your disability rating or your retirement points? Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Is disability pay based on your disability rating or your retirement points? 00:21:17 disability, review, board, service, points, pdrl, tdrl, permanent, temporary, active, duty, equivalent, physical, law, code, title 10, 10 USC, 10, USC, severance, va, veterans, administration http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0061-How-Does-The-Physical-Disability-Board-Compute_YOS-20180412.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0062-New-Rules-for-the-Transfer-of-the-Post-9-11-GI-Bill-20180419.mp3 The rules for transferring the new GI Bill have changed. Keep yourself informed. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No The rules for transferring the new GI Bill have changed. Keep yourself informed. 00:13:39 GI Bill, Post 9-11, Post 911, transfer, benefit, education http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0062-New-Rules-for-the-Transfer-of-the-Post-9-11-GI-Bill-20180419.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0063-The-30-Day-Panic-20180503.mp3 You completed your retired pay application nine months ago and sent it to your branch of service. It is now a month before your birthday. What are you supposed to do? Thu, 3 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You completed your retired pay application nine months ago and sent it to your branch of service. It is now a month before your birthday. What are you supposed to do? 00:15:18 pay, pension, panic, do something http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0063-The-30-Day-Panic-20180503.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0064-Operation-ICEBERG-Damaging-Debts-and-What-To-Do-About-Them-20180510.mp3 You've been hit by a substantial debt by DFAS and it's due to no fault of your own. Here is what you can do about it. Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You've been hit by a substantial debt by DFAS and it's due to no fault of your own. Here is what you can do about it. 00:17:49 pay, debt, waiver, dfas, va http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0064-Operation-ICEBERG-Damaging-Debts-and-What-To-Do-About-Them-20180510.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0065-The-Course-of-Last-Resort-Boards-of-Correction-of-Military-Records-20180517.mp3 You've done everything you can to fix a problem with your records without success. What now? Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You've done everything you can to fix a problem with your records without success. What now? 00:26:35 board of corrections, bcmr, dd 149, correct, record http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0065-The-Course-of-Last-Resort-Boards-of-Correction-of-Military-Records-20180517.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0066-The-Effects-of-Separation-Pay-Part-1-20180524.mp3 How do the various types of separation pay work and how do they affect you? Thu, 24 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How do the various types of separation pay work and how do they affect you? 00:23:04 separation, pay, recoupment, severance http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0066-The-Effects-of-Separation-Pay-Part-1-20180524.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0067-The-Effects-of-Separation-Pay-Part-2-20180531.mp3 How do the various types of separation pay work and how do they affect you? Thu, 31 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How do the various types of separation pay work and how do they affect you? 00:11:22 separation, pay, recoupment, severance http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0067-The-Effects-of-Separation-Pay-Part-2-20180531.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0068-Back-Pay-Limitations-and-Waivers-20180607.mp3 How far back does back pay go? Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No How far back does back pay go? 00:09:30 back pay, limitation, limit, waiver, Barring Act http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0068-Back-Pay-Limitations-and-Waivers-20180607.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0069-Interview-With-A-Retiring-USAR-Officer-20180614.mp3 You have a twenty-year letter. Do you continue serving, get out completely, or go to the retired reserve? Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You have a twenty-year letter. Do you continue serving, get out completely, or go to the retired reserve? 00:26:12 retired reserve, grey area, retire, twenty, years, service http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0069-Interview-With-A-Retiring-USAR-Officer-20180614.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0070-Reporting-the-Death-of-a-Retiree-20180621.mp3 A military retiree in your family has passed away. Here is how you can report the death to DFAS. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A military retiree in your family has passed away. Here is how you can report the death to DFAS. 00:11:23 report, death, retiree, dfas, military, stop, pay, online, customer, service http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0070-Reporting-the-Death-of-a-Retiree-20180621.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0071-I-Am-AGR-My-Reserve-Service-Does-Not-Count-For-Retirement-Right-20180628.mp3 Here is what happens to your reserve service when you become an AGR soldier. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is what happens to your reserve service when you become an AGR soldier. 00:20:16 1405, afs, agr, active, duty, additional http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0071-I-Am-AGR-My-Reserve-Service-Does-Not-Count-For-Retirement-Right-20180628.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0072-TSP-Series-The-G-and-F-Funds-20180705.mp3 A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. Thu, 5 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. 00:19:38 TSP, Thrift, Savings, Plan, G Fund, F Fund http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0072-TSP-Series-The-G-and-F-Funds-20180705.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0073-TSP-Series-The-C-and-S-Funds-20180712.mp3 A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. 00:20:48 TSP, Thrift, Savings, Plan, C Fund, S Fund http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0073-TSP-Series-The-C-and-S-Funds-20180712.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0074-TSP-Series-The-I-and-L-Funds-20180719.mp3 A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A crash course in two of the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. 00:18:46 TSP, Thrift, Savings, Plan, I Fund, L Fund http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0074-TSP-Series-The-I-and-L-Funds-20180719.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0075-TSP-Series-All-Together-Now-20180726.mp3 Some suggestions on using the Thrift Savings Plan. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Some suggestions on using the funds in the Thrift Savings Plan. 00:24:02 TSP, Thrift, Savings, Plan, suggestions http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0075-TSP-Series-All-Together-Now-20180726.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0076-Reevaluating-VA-During-IDES-20180802.mp3 You have existing VA ratings and you're starting a medical board. Do you reevaluate or not? Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You have existing VA ratings and you're starting a medical board. Do you reevaluate or not? 00:11:12 ides, medical, disability, va, evaluate http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0076-Reevaluating-VA-During-IDES-20180802.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0077-Interview-with-a-Disabled-Retiree-More-on-Operation-Iceberg-20180809.mp3 Valerie has some interesting things to say about her medical retirement. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Valerie has some interesting things to say about her medical retirement. 00:53:52 va, dfas, disability, retire, debt, crsc http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0077-Interview-with-a-Disabled-Retiree-More-on-Operation-Iceberg-20180809.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0078-Some-Of-The-Types-Of-Possible-Pay-At-Retirement-20180816.mp3 A YouTube viewer asks a question and DJ answers. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A YouTube viewer asks a question and DJ answers. 00:19:05 va, permanent, pension, retire, crdp, crsc http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0078-Some-Of-The-Types-Of-Possible-Pay-At-Retirement-20180816.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0079-Army-Physical-Disability-Board-of-Review-20181023.mp3 . Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:24:55 PDBR, Review, Board, Disability http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0079-Army-Physical-Disability-Board-of-Review-20181023.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0080-CRSC-Pays-What-20181227.mp3 . Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:21:15 CRSC, pay, finance, money http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2018/RCRetirement-Episode_0080-CRSC-Pays-What-20181227.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0081-Who-Is-DJ-20190120.mp3 . Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:30:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:18:42 CRSC, pay, finance, money http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0081-Who-Is-DJ-20190120.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0082-1SG-Perspective-20190124.mp3 . Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:32:36 First sergeant, perspective, leadership, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0082-1SG-Perspective-20190124.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0083-DJ-Talks-To-A-Viewer-20190207.mp3 . Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:33:07 coar, meb, appeal, noe, retire http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0083-DJ-Talks-To-A-Viewer-20190207.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0084-DJ-Interviews-A-Military-Retirement-Expert-20190214.mp3 . Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:20:14 reserve, retire, expert, sbp, pay, points http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0084-DJ-Interviews-A-Military-Retirement-Expert-20190214.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0085-20-Questions-with-DJ-20190226.mp3 . Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I am now offering a few reminders about some things as well as a wide range of fee-for-service options for everyone. Lots of info pack into fifteen minutes. 00:15:56 fee-for-service, military, reserve, arng http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0085-20-Questions-with-DJ-20190226.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0086-Field-Trip-Lets-Explore-the-Benefeds-Website-201902286.mp3 The Tricare Retiree Dental Plan is gone. Here is what has taken its place. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No The Tricare Retiree Dental Plan is gone. Here is what has taken its place. 00:23:42 dental, military, reserve, vision, insurance http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0086-Field-Trip-Lets-Explore-the-Benefeds-Website-201902286.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0087-Should-I-Take-SBP-Or-Invest-the-Premiums-20190311.mp3 This is a common question. Can you match the value of the SBP by investing the amount of the premiums in a mutual fund or other asset? Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No This is a common question. Can you match the value of the SBP by investing the amount of the premiums in a mutual fund or other asset? 00:35:40 SBP, invest, premiums, stock, money http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0087-Should-I-Take-SBP-Or-Invest-the-Premiums-20190311.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0088-Taxes-and-the-Best-and-Worst-States-20190326.mp3 Here are a few tips on this year's tax changes as well as a fun bit: the best and worst states from a tax perspective. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here are a few tips on this year's tax changes as well as a fun bit: the best and worst states from a tax perspective. 00:50:22 taxes, states, best, worst, 2019 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0088-Taxes-and-the-Best-and-Worst-States-20190326.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0089-by-the-numbers-DJ-asks-for-your-help-20190328.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No 00:10:35 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0089-by-the-numbers-DJ-asks-for-your-help-20190328.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0090-Request-Your-Pesonnel-Records-Through-MilConnect-20190403.mp3 Here is a quick and easy way to get your military records without having to fill out a bunch of forms and wait for weeks for a response. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is a quick and easy way to get your military records without having to fill out a bunch of forms and wait for weeks for a response. 00:22:14 records, milconnect, ebenefits http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0090-Request-Your-Pesonnel-Records-Through-MilConnect-20190403.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0091-Clarifying-Drill-Pay-and-VA-Compensation-20191015.mp3 A reader writes in with a question about VA compensation and drill pay. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:15:00 -0500 D.J. No A reader writes in with a question about VA compensation and drill pay. 00:20:20 va, drill, pay, law, military http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0091-Clarifying-Drill-Pay-and-VA-Compensation-20191015.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0092-What-Is-the-LDES-20191018.mp3 DJ describes, compares, and contrasts the Integrated and Legacy Disability Evaluation Systems. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:15:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ describes, compares, and contrasts the Integrated and Legacy Disability Evaluation Systems. 00:18:53 ldes, ides, compare, disability, medical http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0092-What-Is-the-LDES-20191018.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0093-Lets-Talk-About-Enlisted-20-Year-Retention-Boards-Part-One-20191023.mp3 The Qualitative Retention Board, in all its glory. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:15:00 -0500 D.J. No The Qualitative Retention Board, in all its glory. 00:37:27 QRB, retention, board, 20, year http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0093-Lets-Talk-About-Enlisted-20-Year-Retention-Boards-Part-One-20191023.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0094-Lets-Talk-About-Enlisted-20-Year-Retention-Boards-Part-Two-20191025.mp3 The Qualitative Retention Board, in all its glory. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No The Qualitative Retention Board, in all its glory. 00:47:15 QRB, retention, board, 20, year http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2019/RCRetirement-Episode_0094-Lets-Talk-About-Enlisted-20-Year-Retention-Boards-Part-Two-20191025.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0096-Oh-No-Tax-Time-20200105.mp3 A few details for the 2019 tax year. Sun, 05 Jan 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No A few details for the 2019 tax year. 00:17:05 taxes, tax, 2019, military http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0096-Oh-No-Tax-Time-20200105.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0097-COAR-COAD_Question-20200112.mp3 An audience members asks for specifics on the COAR / COAD application packet. Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No An audience members asks for specifics on the COAR / COAD application packet. 00:18:36 COAR, COAD, continuation, question http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0097-COAR-COAD_Question-20200112.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0098-DJ-Rants-About-SBP-20200129.mp3 . Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:21:55 SBP, RCSBP, survivor, benefit, plan http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0098-DJ-Rants-About-SBP-20200129.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0099-Can-a-20YL-Be-Revoked-20200216.mp3 . Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:20:48 NOE, Twenty-year letter, revoke http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0099-Can-a-20YL-Be-Revoked-20200216.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0100-Changes-to-the-VSI-20200223.mp3 . Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:24:52 VSI, voluntary, separation, incentive, law http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0100-Changes-to-the-VSI-20200223.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0101-Nondeployable-Retention-Determinations-20200305.mp3 . Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:28:07 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0101-Nondeployable-Retention-Determinations-20200305.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0102-PDRL-and-CRDP-Magic-at-Age-60-20200306.mp3 If you are medically retired and eligible for CRDP, your retired pay will recalculate based on the pay scale in effect when you turn sixty. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No If you are medically retired and eligible for CRDP, your retired pay will recalculate based on the pay scale in effect when you turn sixty. 00:17:56 PDRL, CRDP, 60, sixty, recompute, pay http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0102-PDRL-and-CRDP-Magic-at-Age-60-20200306.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0103-BRS-and-Division-of-Assets-upon-Divorce-20200308.mp3 The Blended Retirement System has made division of assets upon divorce a little more complicated. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No The Blended Retirement System has made division of assets upon divorce a little more complicated. 00:22:16 BRS, divorce, division, assets http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0103-BRS-and-Division-of-Assets-upon-Divorce-20200308.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0104-Keep-Marching-On-20200315.mp3 . Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:17:41 BRS, divorce, division, assets http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0104-Keep-Marching-On-20200315.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0105-A-Little-COVID-19-Sanity-20200331.mp3 . Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:15:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:20:07 COVID-17, virus, retiree, recall, medical http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0105-A-Little-COVID-19-Sanity-20200331.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0106-Emergency-Preparation-and-the-Emergency-Reaction-Mindset-20200331.mp3 Plan for emergencies and they won't be catastrophies when they happen. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:15:00 -0500 D.J. No Plan for emergencies and they won't be catastrophies when they happen. 00:21:03 emergency, planning, finance, mindset, Tricare, medical http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0106-Emergency-Preparation-and-the-Emergency-Reaction-Mindset-20200331.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0107-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-1-20200524.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Sun, 24 May 2020 17:15:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:27:19 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0107-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-1-20200524.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0108-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-2-20200527.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Wed, 27 May 2020 21:15:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:21:24 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0108-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-2-20200527.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0109-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-3-20200531.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Sun, 31 May 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:09:23 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0109-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-3-20200531.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0110-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-4-20200603.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:15:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:24:57 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0110-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-4-20200603.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0111-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-5-20200608.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:45:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:17:52 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0111-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-5-20200608.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0112-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-6-20200610.mp3 Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Heather, an Army officer, asks DJ and Misty about what to expect from IDES. 00:22:11 medical, IDES, MEB, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0112-Heathers-Questions-USAR-Officer-Has-Medical-Questions-For-DJ-Part-6-20200610.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0113-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-1-20200705.mp3 Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. 00:33:00 medical, CRSC, VA, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0113-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-1-20200705.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0114-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-2-20200712.mp3 Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. 00:41:24 medical, CRSC, VA, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0114-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-2-20200712.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0115-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-3-20200719.mp3 Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Matt, a medically retired soldier, asks DJ and Misty about what to combat-related special compensation. 00:23:02 medical, CRSC, VA, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0115-Applying-For-CRSC-Part-3-20200719.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0116-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-1-20200727.mp3 DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. 00:29:27 separation, pay, SSB, VSI, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0116-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-1-20200727.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0117-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-2-20200823.mp3 DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. 00:39:16 separation, pay, SSB, VSI, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0117-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-2-20200823.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0118-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-3-20200830.mp3 DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ interviews William, a retired officer who accepted separation pay and is now dealing with the consequences. 00:26:23 separation, pay, SSB, VSI, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0118-The-Effects-of-Voluntary-Separation-Pay-Part-3-20200830.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0119-Follow-Up-With-Valerie-Part-1-20200920.mp3 A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation. 00:28:04 medical, CRSC, VA, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0119-Follow-Up-With-Valerie-Part-1-20200920.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0120-Follow-Up-With-Valerie-Part-2-20200927.mp3 A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation. Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A follow-up interview with Valerie, a medically retired soldier, who is experiencing problems with retired pay and VA compensation. 00:20:40 medical, CRSC, VA, retire, planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0120-Follow-Up-With-Valerie-Part-2-20200927.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0121-IDES-Retiree-Interview-Part-1-20201007.mp3 DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. 00:52:16 medical, IDES, VA, PEB, MEB http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0121-IDES-Retiree-Interview-Part-1-20201007.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0122-IDES-Retiree-Interview-Part-2-20201011.mp3 DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ interviews Don, a New Mexico National Guard soldier who recently completed the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. 00:59:39 medical, IDES, VA, PEB, MEB http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0122-IDES-Retiree-Interview-Part-2-20201011.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0124-2021-SBP-DIC-Changes-20201115.mp3 . Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:17:59 2020, changes, DIC, NDAA, SBP http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0124-2021-SBP-DIC-Changes-20201115.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0125-Update-Tricare-Changes-for-2021-20201122.mp3 DJ gives a quick update about important Tricare changes coming up in 2021. Sorry for the bad audio. Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ gives a quick update about important Tricare changes coming up in 2021. Sorry for the bad audio. 00:11:57 2021, Tricare, fees, NDAA, enrollment, health, insurance, east, west, humana http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0125-Update-Tricare-Changes-for-2021-20201122.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0126-Should-I-Discontinue-SBP-Coverage-In-My-Third-Year-Of-Retirement-20201129.mp3 DJ receives a message from DFAS with a strange offer. Here is what it means. Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ receives a message from DFAS with a strange offer. Here is what it means. 00:25:30 SBP, annuity, withdraw, DFAS, DD 2656-2, DD 5656-6, DIC, VA, disability http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0126-Should-I-Discontinue-SBP-Coverage-In-My-Third-Year-Of-Retirement-20201129.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0127-withdrawal-from-SBP-coverage-due-to-VA-disability-20201206.mp3 You're 100% disabled by the VA. You have the option to withdraw from the Survivor Benefit Plan. Is it the right option for you? With the upcoming changes to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), maybe, maybe not. Listen to this. Sun, 06 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No You're 100% disabled by the VA. You have the option to withdraw from the Survivor Benefit Plan. Is it the right option for you? With the upcoming changes to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), maybe, maybe not. Listen to this. 00:15:27 SBP, VA, disability, DIC, withdraw, changes, medical, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0127-withdrawal-from-SBP-coverage-due-to-VA-disability-20201206.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0128-terminal-leave-after-medical-boards-20201213.mp3 . Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No . 00:10:39 leave, BAH, BAS, DFAS, money, medical, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0128-terminal-leave-after-medical-boards-20201213.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0129-clarifying-crsc-confusion-20201220.mp3 DJ talks about how to compute CRSC. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ talks about how to compute CRSC. 00:17:35 crsc, formula, combat, compensation, medical, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0129-clarifying-crsc-confusion-20201220.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0130-five-questions-from-youtube-comments-20201227.mp3 DJ answers questions from viewers. Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ answers questions from viewers. 00:14:55 youtube, comment, answers, questions, retirement http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2020/RCRetirement-Episode_0130-five-questions-from-youtube-comments-20201227.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0131-advice-for-tax-time-20210103.mp3 DJ gives some hints for the use of MyPay that will be helpful for tax season. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ gives some hints for the use of MyPay that will be helpful for tax season. 00:19:11 tax, 1099, advice, DFAS http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0131-advice-for-tax-time-20210103.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0132-sbp-and-the-paid-up-provision-20210110.mp3 DJ talks about when SBP premiums end for retirees. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ gives some hints for the use of MyPay that will be helpful for tax season. 00:07:05 sbp, rcsbp, premium, paid-up, paidup http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0132-sbp-and-the-paid-up-provision-20210110.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0133-active-duty-sbp-provisions-20210117.mp3 The Survivor Benefit Plan works differently in the case of active duty deaths. Today, DJ talks about how SBP works for active duty service members. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No The Survivor Benefit Plan works differently in the case of active duty deaths. Today, DJ talks about how SBP works for active duty service members. 00:27:16 sbp, active, duty, benefit, benefits http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0133-active-duty-sbp-provisions-20210117.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0134-state-retired-pay-for-NG-service-20210124.mp3 A few states offer their own retirement benefit for National Guard service. Here is a description of the four that I have found. Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A few states offer their own retirement benefit for National Guard service. Here is a description of the four that I have found. 00:17:03 state, ng, retired, pay, benefit http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0134-state-retired-pay-for-NG-service-20210124.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0135-clarifying-reduced-retirement-age-20210131.mp3 I received a question from a viewer about the reduced retirement age law and regular component service. This seems like a good time to go over a few specifics about that law. Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I received a question from a viewer about the reduced retirement age law and regular component service. This seems like a good time to go over a few specifics about that law. 00:13:27 reduced, retirement, age, retired, pay http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0135-clarifying-reduced-retirement-age-20210131.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0136-service-after-age-60-20210207.mp3 I received a question from a viewer about service after age sixty. Here is a brief description of what you have to do and the circumstances in which it can be done. Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I received a question from a viewer about service after age sixty. Here is a brief description of what you have to do and the circumstances in which it can be done. 00:11:47 age, 60, sixty, waiver, service http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0136-service-after-age-60-20210207.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0137-the-when-i-die-folder-20210215.mp3 Estate planning is never easy and, in fact, most people don't want to think about it at all. The people who face a harder time are those left behind. Here is a way to make a small part of that experience easier for your survivors. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Estate planning is never easy and, in fact, most people don't want to think about it at all. The people who face a harder time are those left behind. Here is a way to make a small part of that experience easier for your survivors. 00:17:27 when, i, die, folder, binder, estate planning http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0137-the-when-i-die-folder-20210215.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0138-questions-from-speakpipe-20210228.mp3 Besides email, another way to contact me is by leaving a voice message through the Speakpipe button on my website. Here are a few of the messages I've received and answers to the questions on them. I also provide advice on how to use Speakpipe itself. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Besides email, another way to contact me is by leaving a voice message through the Speakpipe button on my website. Here are a few of the messages I've received and answers to the questions on them. I also provide advice on how to use Speakpipe itself. 00:20:46 speakpipe, voicemail, message, voice, questions http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0138-questions-from-speakpipe-20210228.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0139-retired-pay-and-taxes-20210307.mp3 I received a question recently about the taxability of different types of retired pay. While the person asking the question did not like my answer, here is the truth about it all straight from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I received a question recently about the taxability of different types of retired pay. While the person asking the question did not like my answer, here is the truth about it all straight from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). 00:14:36 retired, pay, taxes, taxability, DFAS http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0139-retired-pay-and-taxes-20210307.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0140-buying-military-service-into-fers-20210316.mp3 A viewer left me a message on SpeakPipe asking me to talk about buying military service credit into Federal civil service, specifically the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). I thought this was an excellent idea. Enjoy. And learn. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A viewer left me a message on SpeakPipe asking me to talk about buying military service credit into Federal civil service, specifically the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). I thought this was an excellent idea. Enjoy. And learn. 00:14:38 FERS, military, deposit, service http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0140-buying-military-service-into-fers-20210316.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0141-fettinger-project-successes-and-expansion-20210321.mp3 I have spoken of the Fettinger Project in the past. Today, I am going to talk about some of its successes, one person whom I would still like to find, and my plans to expand the concept of the project to a nationwide search. Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I have spoken of the Fettinger Project in the past. Today, I am going to talk about some of its successes, one person whom I would still like to find, and my plans to expand the concept of the project to a nationwide search. 00:25:22 fettinger, project, success, expansion, expand http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0141-fettinger-project-successes-and-expansion-20210321.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0142-recapping-crsc-calculations-20210404.mp3 I had an active duty retiree ask a question about how CRSC was computed. What I found made me have to correct some things I said in previous episodes. Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I had an active duty retiree ask a question about how CRSC was computed. What I found made me have to correct some things I said in previous episodes. 00:21:58 crsc, calculate, formula http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0142-recapping-crsc-calculations-20210404.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0143-deferred-retirements-for-agr-service-members-20210418.mp3 Here is some important information for Active Guard / Reserve soldiers who may be considering reverting to M-Day / TPU status. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Here is some important information for Active Guard / Reserve soldiers who may be considering reverting to M-Day / TPU status. 00:08:00 deferred, retirement, AGR, active, duty http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0143-deferred-retirements-for-agr-service-members-20210418.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0144-crsc-question-determining-the-military-disability-rating-20210627.mp3 I received a great question in the YouTube comments about how the different disability ratings are calculated and how they affect rates of pay. Here is the answer. Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No I received a great question in the YouTube comments about how the different disability ratings are calculated and how they affect rates of pay. Here is the answer. 00:22:15 CRSC, disability, rating http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2021/RCRetirement-Episode_0144-crsc-question-determining-the-military-disability-rating-20210627.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0145-ides-from-the-ad-rc-perspective-20220130.mp3 Jerome talks with DJ about his medical board experience. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Jerome talks with DJ about his medical board experience. 00:49:06 IDES, medical, board, active, reserve http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0145-ides-from-the-ad-rc-perspective-20220130.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0146-conversation-with-parttime1sg-part1-20220206.mp3 A conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG. Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No A conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG. 00:31:18 PartTime1SG, medical, career, retire, advice http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0146-conversation-with-parttime1sg-part1-20220206.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0147-conversation-with-parttime1sg-part2-20220213.mp3 Continuation of a conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG. Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No Continuation of a conversation with YT creator, Alex, AKA PartTime1SG. 00:35:44 PartTime1SG, medical, career, retire, advice http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0147-conversation-with-parttime1sg-part2-20220213.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0148-1405_service_and_CRDP-20220220.mp3 DJ answers a question from the audience about 1405 service and its relation to CRDP. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ answers a question from the audience about 1405 service and its relation to CRDP. 00:28:37 crdp, 1405, medical, retire, money http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0148-1405_service_and_CRDP-20220220.mp3 http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0149-SBP-DIC-offset-changes-in-2022-20220227.mp3 DJ talks about the phaseout of the DIC/SBP offset. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 D.J. No DJ talks about the phaseout of the DIC/SBP offset. 00:06:53 dic, sbp, offset, phase, out http://www.rcretirement.com/podcasts/2022/RCRetirement-Episode_0149-SBP-DIC-offset-changes-in-2022-20220227.mp3