Provides servicemembers, veterans, and their families with an important roadmap for becoming financially independent prior to committing themselves to full-time retirement. This pocket guide goes a long way in providing answers to one of today’s most important questions for transitioning military -- “What do you want to do with the rest of your life?” Dispelling numerous myths about military transition, finances, and retirement, the book focuses on the two most important inflation-protected benefits military retirees receive and can build upon for creating a financially independent and semi-retired lifestyle: military pension and TRICARE. It shows how to build a sound financial house based upon: military benefits, savings, frugal living, investment portfolios, bridge careers, and part-time work. Filled with examples, checklists, and recommended websites and books. Essential reading for anyone contemplating retiring from the military or jump-starting their post-military career in the direction of semi-retirement and/or full-time retirement.