Managing PCS Costs: Know Your Benefits One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move.
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) FAQs CRSC allows eligible military retirees to recover some or all of their retired pay that was offset by their VA disability...
CRDP and CRSC Open Season Is in January Military retirees eligible for multiple forms of compensation can choose their entitlement in January.
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.
2025 Blended Retirement Continuation Pay Rates The Blended Retirement System's continuation pay is used as a retention incentive for mid-career members.
Military Enlisted Pay Breakdown Below is a sample of annual Regular Military Compensation for a servicemember at E-4 pay level, with 3 years of military...
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of...
Midyear Debt Reduction Strategy for Military Households It's time for a financial gut check and a solid plan to clean up debt before it sneaks into 2026 with you.
4 Midyear Money Moves for a December to Remember Whether your big goal is paying off debt, building your emergency fund or just surviving a few days of theme park madness...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
