Finance Friday Articles
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- Become a Giver, Get Rich
- Direct Indexing: 3 Great Use Cases for High Net Worth Investors
- Hanging Up the White Coat: Planning the Emotional Side of Life After Medicine
- Is This a Bubble?
- I’ve heard about avoiding early withdrawal penalties with the ‘Rule of 55.’ How does it work?
- The 4 Abilities Every Investor Needs to be Successful
- The Risk-Wealth Paradox: Why More Money Means You Should Take Less Risk
- The Ultimate New Resident Physician Checklist: Essential Steps Before Starting Residency
- Understanding Your Financial Behavior: Why ‘Knowing Better’ Isn’t Enough
- Using AI for Tax Research
- WHEN, not IF
- Why Accountants Should Not Be Your Go-To for Financial Advice (Yes, Some Docs Do This)
- Why Doctors Are Quitting At An Earlier Age
- Why the Bucket Strategy May Not Work as Expected for TSP Investors
CAPT Sean Barbabella, MC, USN, Nominated for Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
Here’s a link to the Senate nomination:
From CNP: April Navy Career News
The newest edition of the Sailor-to-Sailor newsletter is here! Your monthly source for essential career updates, leadership messages, and policy changes that directly impact you and your Sailors.
In this edition:
– Uniform reimbursement (no out-of-pocket costs): The Navy’s new Uniform Electronic Gift Card Program helps eligible Sailors get missing seabag items from RTC – directly through NEX uniform centers. If you’re owed items, you can request your e-gift card and get what you need before the Sept. 30, 2026 deadline.
– Cyber awareness (protect yourself): Navy personnel are being targeted by phishing and social engineering scams. Strengthen passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and report suspicious activity. All hands must complete the FY-26 Cybersecurity Awareness Challenge by Sept. 1, 2026 to maintain network access.
– Readiness and accountability: Sailors must update personal and emergency contact information in NFAAS by May 15, 2026 to ensure accountability and family readiness during emergencies.
– Voice matters: The Health of the Force Survey is live. Take 20 minutes to provide feedback that directly informs Navy programs, policies, and senior leader decisions.
– Career milestones and recognition: Key dates include the CY-2026 E-4 Meritorious Advancement Program, CPO selection board letter deadlines, and nominations for the 2026 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award.
– Stay engaged: Career Development Symposium events continue across the Fleet, connecting Sailors directly with detailers, community managers, and program experts to help you make informed career decisions.
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