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Tell us your story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible service members who wish to opt into the new Blended Retirement System can begin doing so Jan. 1 and have all of 2018 to make up their minds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you\u2019re thinking about making the switch, there\u2019s incentive to do so sooner rather than later: Some of the matching-fund benefits that make up the BRS begin accumulating as soon as you\u2019ve opted in, so waiting until late 2018 may not be in your best financial interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That extra money isn\u2019t a good reason to rush into a choice this important: The BRS represents a cultural shift in the way the military addresses retirement benefits, and the service members in the opt-in window (Aren\u2019t sure if that\u2019s you? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/military-benefits\/2017\/02\/01\/troops-can-now-sign-up-to-learn-more-about-the-military-s-new-blended-retirement-system\/\">here<\/a>.) have some thinking to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Military Times wants to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, we\u2019ve linked service members facing financial concerns or challenges with experts who\u2019ve helped them on a path to building their bank accounts (Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/2016\/12\/20\/this-army-captain-is-taking-a-huge-pay-cut-to-go-warrant-officer\/\">recent example<\/a>). This year, we\u2019re looking for troops in the BRS opt-in window who haven\u2019t made up their mind &#8230; or are having second thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re chosen to participate, we\u2019ll link you up with advisers who\u2019ve dealt with military-specific finances for decades, and are among some of the private sector\u2019s top experts in what the BRS could mean for your future. We\u2019ll share their advice, and your BRS plans, with our Military Times audience so others in your situation will have much-needed guidance beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/military-retirement\/2017\/05\/09\/dod-s-retirement-calculator-debuts-lets-troops-compare-traditional-and-blended-options\/\">online calculators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2017\/02\/01\/navy-s-new-blended-retirement-course-is-available-online\/\">mandatory training<\/a>. 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