If you have begun the process of getting or upgrading a security clearance, check with your Security Officer about its status.  You’ll want to have all the paperwork completed before you retire.

If you think you might seek a position that would require a clearance, take action now to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.

A security clearance can be worth an additional $10,000 or more in annual salary or bonuses, if your new employer can forgo the cost of doing a background investigation.

This is part of a complete step-by-step military retirement checklist. I’ll be posting weekly action steps here, so please subscribe over in the right-hand column so you’re sure to get each update.