NEW Veteran Benefit for 100% VA Disabled & Military Retirees | FORWARD Act Explained

Big news for veterans, military retirees, and 100% VA disability recipients: a brand-new bill, the FORWARD Act (Financial Options for Veterans to Achieve Retirement Destinations), could change your financial future.

Right now, once you leave active duty, you can keep your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) but you can’t contribute to it anymore. That means veterans are often forced to open new retirement accounts, losing the benefits of TSP’s low fees and compounding growth.

This new veterans retirement legislation, introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), would allow:
✅ Military retirees with 20+ years of service to keep contributing to TSP
✅ Veterans rated 100% VA disabled to contribute using their VA compensation
✅ Contributions directly from retired pay or VA disability benefits
✅ TSP continuity and long-term growth beyond active service

In this video, I break down:

What the FORWARD Act means for veterans, retirees, and their families

Who qualifies and how the program would work

Why this change is a massive win for financial planning after military service

What steps should veterans take now to prepare

The legislative process and what comes next

This could be one of the most important financial benefits for veterans in 2025, giving you the chance to keep building wealth and retirement security with the same savings plan you trusted in uniform.

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