The Paycheck Chronicles addresses the military money experience. Find daily tips designed to help the finances of military service members and their families. Most Recent Posts 5 Useful Financial Tips from Military Spouses Real life financial advice from people who have learned the hard way When Can I Shred This Check? Answers to Online Banking FAQ If you’re stuck on how to handle some of the practical aspects of online banking, here are answers to common questions. If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves Those who are still working may have seen expenses drop due to canceled travel, limited dining options and more time at home. Here's What a Hiring Manager Really Sees When They Check Your Credit Soldier: She Lies About My Income A soldier's wife tries to compete financially with her much wealthier sister, causing friction. With Husband Jailed, How Will I Feed My Kids? A spouse can't get answers about her husband's pretrial confinement, as his pay and allowances are curtailed. Vintage Vicki: Slow Death From Holiday Spending? A reader feels it's necessary to give presents to all friends, relatives and co-workers, but faces terrible debt problems. Surprising Things Renters Insurance Covers — and Leaves Out Renters insurance has exclusions, and knowing about them ahead of time can help you avoid unexpected bills in a disaster. Here's How Much Extra Pay Military Retirees Are Likely to Get with the COLA Increase The increase also covers disability payments and survivor benefits. Create Financial Stability in Shaky Times In a year that has thrown a pandemic, natural disasters and economic calamity at us, stability can feel elusive. View more Money Topics Money VA Loans Home Ownership Insurance Military PCS and Relocation Retirement Central Personal Finance Select Service Army Marines Navy Air Force National Guard Coast Guard Spouse Login army My Profile Army Home Page navy My Profile Navy Home Page air force My Profile Air Force Home Page marines My Profile Marines Home Page coast guard My Profile Coast Guard Home Page national guard My Profile National Guard Home Page Spouse My Profile Spouse Home Page My Profile News Home Page Personal Finance Topics Personal Finance Banking & Saving Credit & Debt Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Taxes Most Recent Military Pay Articles Senators Push to Give Troops a Way Out of Payroll Tax Deferral Plan A new bill would make the Trump administration's controversial payroll tax deferral plan optional for service members. New Jersey Governor Signs Law Exempting Combat Pay from State Income Tax The measure defines a combat zone as any area the president designates as such in an executive order. On the Issues: Presidential Candidates Reveal Policy Plans for Military, Veterans Both candidates have pledged increased support for military families in housing, child care and spousal employment. First Checks for Troops Go Out Under Trump's Controversial Payroll Tax Deferral Plan Most troops and DoD civilians began receiving more in their paychecks Tuesday under the payroll tax reduction. The Coast Guard Is Getting a New Raise in Sea Pay Sea pay is paid to members assigned to ships or to commands who are deployed aboard a ship. View more
5 Useful Financial Tips from Military Spouses Real life financial advice from people who have learned the hard way
When Can I Shred This Check? Answers to Online Banking FAQ If you’re stuck on how to handle some of the practical aspects of online banking, here are answers to common questions.
If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves Those who are still working may have seen expenses drop due to canceled travel, limited dining options and more time at home.
Soldier: She Lies About My Income A soldier's wife tries to compete financially with her much wealthier sister, causing friction.
With Husband Jailed, How Will I Feed My Kids? A spouse can't get answers about her husband's pretrial confinement, as his pay and allowances are curtailed.
Vintage Vicki: Slow Death From Holiday Spending? A reader feels it's necessary to give presents to all friends, relatives and co-workers, but faces terrible debt problems.
Surprising Things Renters Insurance Covers — and Leaves Out Renters insurance has exclusions, and knowing about them ahead of time can help you avoid unexpected bills in a disaster.
Here's How Much Extra Pay Military Retirees Are Likely to Get with the COLA Increase The increase also covers disability payments and survivor benefits.
Create Financial Stability in Shaky Times In a year that has thrown a pandemic, natural disasters and economic calamity at us, stability can feel elusive.
Senators Push to Give Troops a Way Out of Payroll Tax Deferral Plan A new bill would make the Trump administration's controversial payroll tax deferral plan optional for service members.
New Jersey Governor Signs Law Exempting Combat Pay from State Income Tax The measure defines a combat zone as any area the president designates as such in an executive order.
On the Issues: Presidential Candidates Reveal Policy Plans for Military, Veterans Both candidates have pledged increased support for military families in housing, child care and spousal employment.
First Checks for Troops Go Out Under Trump's Controversial Payroll Tax Deferral Plan Most troops and DoD civilians began receiving more in their paychecks Tuesday under the payroll tax reduction.
The Coast Guard Is Getting a New Raise in Sea Pay Sea pay is paid to members assigned to ships or to commands who are deployed aboard a ship.
