Episode 0005 - The Basics of the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP)

A crash course in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). References: 10 USC Subtitle A, Part II, Chapter 73, Subchapter II: Survivor Benefit Plan (http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?re...) Survivor Benefit Plan (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) (https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/...) Advantages and Disadvantages of RCSBP / SBP (https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/...) RCSBP Fact Sheet (http://www.rcretirement.com/docs/SBP_...) $550 per month from SBP Compared to $100,000 Life Insurance: How Long Will It Last? (http://www.rcretirement.com/docs/SBP_...) $2200 per month from SBP Compared to $100,000 Life Insurance: How Long Will It Last? (http://www.rcretirement.com/docs/SBP_...) DD Form 2656-5 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate (http://www.rcretirement.com/docs/dd26...) CG Form 11221 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Option – Election Certificate (http://www.rcretirement.com/docs/CG_1...) Related YouTube Episodes: The Basics of Reserve Retirement (http://rcretirement.com/2017/01/18/th...) The Notice of Basic Eligibility for Retired Pay (Twenty-Year Letter) (http://rcretirement.com/2017/02/01/ep...) R.C. Retirement is not recognized or endorsed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any government agency and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content on this site should not be considered professional financial advice. References to third party products, rates, and offers may change without notice. We may receive compensation through affiliate or advertising relationships from products mentioned on this site. However, we do not accept compensation for positive reviews; all reviews on this site represent the opinions of the author. The content presented is drawn and collated from the author's vast personal experience in military retirement as well as from military and civilian sources in the public domain. While every effort is made to deliver up to date and accurate information, we strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney and / or a financial planning professional familiar with your situation before making any decisions. First Call by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/