Finance Friday Articles
- 9 Truths About Investment Returns
- 14 Financial Milestones Worth Celebrating
- I just received a lump-sum payout. What should I do first?
- Locums in Retirement Is Not ‘Working’
- Measure Wealth Wisely
- Stocks Go Down Too
- Tax Law Changes May Influence Your Year-End Money Moves
- Tempted to retire abroad? Here are some top financial considerations to keep in mind
- TSP Takes Step toward Upcoming In-Plan Roth Conversions
- Who Doesn’t Have to Live Like a Resident?
- Why a Traditional Investment Portfolio is Better than Real Estate
- Why You Don’t Feel Rich
Advanced Readiness Officers Course (AROC) FY26 Offerings
Navy Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) is resuming the Advanced Readiness Officers Course (AROC) beginning with the following sessions:
- AROC 26-10 scheduled for 10-21 November 2025 (cut-off for applications was 10 October 2025)
- AROC 26-20 scheduled for 5-16 January 2026 (cut-off for applications is 29 November 2025)
Members must be in the rank of LCDR or above to attend AROC.
Final eligibility determination and seat selections are made only by the BUMED Corps Chief Career Planner and Reserve Affairs. The Career Planners make the student selections during the week following the nomination due-by date for each course instance, and students will be notified shortly thereafter.
Apply by navigating to: NMLPDC Academic Course Registration site.
Medical Corps SharePoint Revamp – New Features Now Live
Please see this announcement from the Medical Corps Chief’s Office:
We are excited to announce that we are in the process of rolling out a revamped Medical Corps SharePoint homepage! Several new features are already live and available for your use:
New Features Include:
- Anonymous Suggestion Box: Direct feedback channel to the Corps Chief Office – your voice matters!
- Direct Booking Link for Deputy Corps Chief: Schedule appointments directly with CAPT Feldman
- Rotating Photo Slideshow: Showcasing Navy Medical Officers in action around the world
- Revived “Position Applications” and “Collateral Opportunities” Pages: We will now keep these pages updated regularly with current open applications
Special Highlight:
The page now features comprehensive documents from our recent Medical Corps Chief All Hands Call, including:
- Complete session recordings
- Presentation slides
- Compiled Q&A section from both briefing sessions
Please visit the SharePoint site and explore these new resources. If you’re looking for leadership positions or collateral opportunities, make sure to check back often as we will be updating these pages regularly.
Finance Friday Articles and Shutdown Pay Info/Resources
- Assets Stolen from IRA – ACATS Transfer Fraud
- How to Wait Until 70 for Social Security Without Spending Less
- How Unlimited Free Stuff from Amazon Almost Ruined My Retirement
- IRS makes changes that will affect your taxes this year and next
- Managing Concentration Risk
- Not Everything Goes into Your Portfolio
- Shutdown FAQ: Servicemember and Retiree Pay
- Wealth for Yourself vs. Wealth for Others
- What Would Your Ideal Financial Advisory Firm Look Like?
Also, below are some shutdown resources about pay:
Joel Schofer's Career Planning Blog 