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Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance
USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York Many service members are automatically enrolled in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and then rarely think about it again. Early in a career, that may be understandable. A young single service member with no dependents, no mortgage, and limited financial obligations may be…
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As Costs Rise, End-of-Life Planning is Mission-Critical for Military Families
For service members, veterans, and their families, financial readiness has always been part of the mission. But as costs rise across housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials, another critical area is gaining urgency: planning for end-of-life expenses. Unlike deployments or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, end-of-life costs are often unplanned—and unavoidable. Funeral services, final medical…
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Life insurance is part of your readiness, not an afterthought
USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York What financial readiness actually means In the military, readiness is about preparation before conditions change. The same logic applies at home. Financial readiness is not simply a matter of having enough in checking or contributing to the TSP. It means reducing the kinds…
