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Financial Rules of Thumb for Retirement Planning
Should you follow all those retirement planning rules you see online?
Decode Your Credit Card Terms Like a Pro
Sifting through a credit card's terms and conditions can be daunting. The language is complicated, and you can feel lost.
Thrift Savings Plan Has New Withdrawal Rules
The rules for withdrawing funds while in-service, as well as after leaving, are becoming less restrictive.
10 Things Veterans Need to Know About Their First Salary Negotiation
Do you know how to negotiate your first post-military salary?
Financial Rule of Thumb: Create a Livable Budget
Budgets aren't exciting, but they are the responsible thing to do.
Don't Just Expect the Unexpected -- Save for It
September is National Preparedness Month: 30 days dedicated to the promotion of family, disaster, and emergency planning.
What to Do When Back to School Bites You in the Budget
The start of a new school year can be hard on the budget.
Back to School: Finance 101
It's never too late to learn, especially about finances.
Why Streaming Services Are the New Credit Card Rewards Binge
When it comes to credit card rewards, it's not all about gas, groceries and restaurants anymore.
These Types of Apps Could Prompt Impromptu Spending
While some apps help you save money, others have a way of encouraging you to spend more.
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Most Recent Military Pay Articles
Military Per Diem Rates Are About to Go Up
The maximum travel reimbursement is set to increase for 2020.
Army Rolls Out New Reenlistment Bonus Worth Up to $81,000
While only a few can benefit this fiscal year, about 45% of soldiers eligible to reenlist in fiscal 2020 can take advantage.
Pentagon Paid Out Nearly $1 Billion in Improper Travel Reimbursements over 3 Years
The DoD also lost $205 million through improper payments in 2017 and 2018, a new report found.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.