Finally, together in one place, a comprehensive resource to help military members and their families learn about the Survivor Benefit Plan. Choosing whether or not to select the Survivor Benefit Plan is a very personal decision, and you deserve to have the most information and insight possible so that you make the right decision for your situation. This book is a starting point for what you need to know so that you can formulate your own decision when it comes to selecting the Survivor Benefit Plan upon your retirement. This book points you to all the available DoD resources, and gives you information to promote your critical thinking. Follow practical case studies based upon families like yours, and the ones you see throughout your career. Perhaps you'll see yourself in one of their stories and know the steps to take to start your journey about whether or not to choose to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Over the next few decades, hundreds of thousands of military families will be making their transition into military retirement. Learn how you can address the financial risks that you and your family face, and make the right financial decision as you choose whether or not the Survivor Benefit Plan is right for you. This book is a quick read, and designed to be both a personal and informational resource for you to make one of the most important decisions of your military transition.