Lt. Scott Brady reunites with his wife Brittany after Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Det 1 returned from a seven-month deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy/John McSorely)

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Your Projected Military Pay Raise for 2025, Plus Veterans Pension and BAH Updates

Under the National Defense Authorization Act, which received approval in the House on Dec. 11, troops in the ranks of E-1...

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Military Households: What Are Your Financial Questions Heading into 2025?

As 2025 approaches, along with the potential for junior troops to earn thousands more a year thanks to a likely raise, we...

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How to Handle the Holidays Alone

Ideally, we would get to spend the holidays with the people we love, but it doesn't always happen that way. Here are some...

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14.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise, Restriction on Care for Transgender Military Kids Headed to Biden's Desk

The 4.5% raise will be added to all service members' paychecks at the beginning of January, while the remaining 10% extra for...

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston at AER function

Soldiers and Their Families Will Be Eligible for Up to $4,000 in Grants for Emergency Travel

The group, Army Emergency Relief, said it will offer airfare grants of up to $2,000 for domestic travel and $4,000 for...

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Your Year-End Financial Action Plan, Part 4: Maximizing Retirement

Use this year-end evaluation as an opportunity to discuss and get aligned on your retirement goals and portfolio.

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At 24, I Tried Not to Make Waves. 10 Years Later, I Wish I Had a Do-Over.

Ten years ago, I wandered into my first military spouse hiring fair.

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Your Year-End Financial Action Plan, Part 3: Tackling Debt

While you may not be able to dig all the way out of debt in 2024, you can clearly chart a path that will allow you to get...

Your 2022 BAH rates

Here Are Your BAH Rates for 2025

The 2025 BAH rates (or Basic Allowance for Housing) are designed to meet current housing costs.

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Military Romance Scams: Are You a Target?

Military scams claim svictims every day. Are you one a military romance scam victim? Read more.

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No More Copays: Defense Bill Set to Sign Off on Free Birth Control for Military Families

Free birth control will be available to all Tricare users after more than a decade of efforts to eliminate copays for...

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Your Year-End Financial Action Plan, Part 2: Stay Ahead of the Tax Man

By proactively managing your taxes at the end of the year, you can avoid surprises and ensure that your finances are in top...

Jonny Kim is more successful than you.

How Navy SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Used 'Generous' Military Benefits to Help His Career Take Off

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim, now a NASA astronaut, wants people to know "how generous" military benefits are, "how much they do...

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Disney Discounts for Military Families

Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Here are the Disney Armed Forces Salute program details for 2025.

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