4 Secrets to Retiring Happy from Military.com’s Longtime Financial Columnist JJ Montanaro A great retirement isn’t just about having enough money. It’s about knowing what you’ll do with your time, who you’ll spend...
Ramp Up for Retirement Now – Because Later Never Comes The key to a successful retirement isn’t just saving. Instead, setting up an income plan, planning for contingencies and...
Why September's Typical Stock Slump Shouldn't Scare You The “September Effect” makes for catchy headlines, but it shouldn’t dictate your financial behavior.
Ask Lacey: Should I Stay Signed Up for Medicare Part B? For military retirees and their eligible family members, Tricare for Life works hand in hand with Medicare.
Tricare Premiums vs. Enrollment Fees: Here's Why the Difference Matters Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying...
Back-to-School Budgeting Plan for Military Families Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and families, a time to reconnect with friends or make new ones and the...
What to Do When a Military Spouse Loses Income When you’re depending on that paycheck to cover essentials like rent, car payments or groceries, losing it can turn your...
How to Maximize Your Car’s Resale Value Before You Change Duty Stations Looking to offload that old car as part of your next PCS move? Here are some things you can do to get as much money for it as...
Understanding Your Tricare Catastrophic Cap Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying...
How to Change Tricare Coverage After a Qualifying Life Event – and Which QLEs Count Many service members experience one or more qualifying life events, or QLEs, each year, unlocking opportunities to change...
Which Americans Will Be Automatically Registered for Military Draft, and When? Last year's defense bill passed by Congress paved the way for the new automatic registration process.
A VA Clinic Gave Veterans GLP-1s for Weight Loss. A Year Later, Everything Improved Researchers tracked 201 veterans prescribed semaglutide, the drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. After one...
WWII Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Serve Takes Honor Flight Joining the military at 16 to serve in World War II to service in Korea and Vietnam, humble Al Duran has lived quite a life.
Disabled Veterans Charged Up to $20K to File VA Benefits Claims: Lawsuit The company being sued told Military.com it doesn't charge for VA claims. Plaintiffs disagree, citing purported deceptive...
3 Big Military PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What to Know Before 2026 Peak Season In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...