Retirement investment planning is critical for everyone including those expecting to retire from the military with a pension. It is easy to look to retirement pay as the answer to questions of income and quality of life but, looking at the big picture this strategy may be short-sighted. The need for solid investment planning is essential to provide income if you end up retiring before your intended transition date or if you have unexpected expenses. The following retirement investment planning articles will help guide you through many of the important investment planning principles.