The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is upon us in just a few more days. Every year on this date, we celebrate the founding of our nation and the history of the United States. And to properly view where we have been and where we are going, we must take the time to remember those who served in this nation’s armed forces and to honor those who currently serve to protect our freedoms internationally.

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected]   In May 2021, a one-hour webinar, Retirement Readiness for Military Families, aired for the first time as a collaboration between the Investor Protection Trust (IPT), a non-profit investor education organization, and PBS Books. The webinar featured experts who discussed unique benefits available to...

To the average civilian, physical fitness may come in the form of a hobby or constitute a health priority. Thus, for the average community-dwelling citizen, physical activity and fitness are commonly a privilege.

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected] Parents are generally a child’s greatest financial influence. Children are like “sponges” and carefully watch their parents’ financial behaviors (e.g., budgeting and credit card use), even when they don’t say anything. They also learn from family conversations about money and informal questions and answers....

The Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) provides the Navy with the best physical fitness and nutrition information so that the Sailors can maintain optimal physical readiness. The aim of the nutrition program is to help individuals improve athletic performance, reduce recovery time, prevent injury, and lead to optimal health status.