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Soldiers prefer Android
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Nov 1, 2010
For the last 20 years, the US military has been trying to build a new custom communications gadget system for soldiers in the field. It's cost half...
Known and Unknown Tweets
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Oct 20, 2010
Don Rumsfeld once said "I don't do quagmires," but he does do Twitter. Beginning this morning you too can follow the former defense secretary ...
Biblical clue in Stuxnet worm?
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Sep 30, 2010
We talked this week about the Stuxnet computer worm. It's a bit of malware that attacks infrastructure system controls as opposed to electronic...
Lady Gaga helps massive military data heist
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Sep 14, 2010
John and I have been watching the story about Pfc. Bradley Manning unfold. He's the soldier who's accused of leaking the video of a 2007 deadly...
Help for aging parents-in-law
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Mar 10, 2010
Question: My parents in law are 89 and 90 yrs old and have $300,000 in assets. My father in law is a retired military officer but if he dies, our...
Military thrift plan
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Oct 28, 2009
Question: Hi, I recently left active duty military service and am trying to decide what to do with my Thrift Savings Plan. I've got about $40k...
Should I stick with mutual funds?
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Feb 20, 2009
Question: In 2006 I decided that I would move my (significant) individual mutual fund holdings to a managed account with my investment firm (a...
Social Security and military retirement pay
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Feb 16, 2009
Question: I will be receiving my Navy Reserve retirement pay when I turn age 60. I also paid into the Social Security system the entire time. Will...
Keep funding 529 for daughters?
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Feb 16, 2009
Question: Greetings Tess and Chris, I love the show. I'm a military officer, but since I graduated from a service academy, I was never eligible for...
Tax-free alternative to 401(k)?
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Feb 16, 2009
Question: Hi Chris, Really enjoy your show. I am a retired military living in Germany. I'm presently approaching 66 years old and am told I must...
