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Everything You Need To Know About Tricare Open Season
Tricare's first-ever open season lets you make changes to your insurance coverage
Plan Now To Care For Aging Parents Later
They took care of you for years, if you have aging parents the time may be coming for you to care for them
Retirement Contribution Limits Increase in 2019
Financial experts advise you to contribute as much as possible to retirement plans
VA's Changes to Pension and DIC Rules May Make Getting Benefits Easier
The changes are effective October 18, 2018 and aim to make the benefit fairer. Read more.
Investing Shouldn't Frighten You
Don't let the thoughts of investing haunt your dreams
Does Retirement Have You Spooked?
Planning for retirement doesn't have to be scary.
Commissary Users Rack Up $4 Million in Rewards in First Year With Star Card
If you used the Military Star Card at the commissary, you've cashed in.
Are GI Bill Payments Taxable?
You may wonder if you need to report your GI Bill on your taxes.
Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7
During open enrollment you can change or add plans.
What to Do If a Debt Collector Calls
If you get an unexpected call from a debt collector, keeping your wits about you is the best course of action
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month
2018 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
Sam’s Club: Special Mil Membership in November
Sam's Club is honoring all active and retired military, veterans and their spouses this November.
Military Family Appreciation Quote: "How Lucky I Am"
A military family means more than just one service member leaning on a collection of supportive people stateside.
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Tricare's first-ever open season lets you make changes to your insurance coverage
Plan Now To Care For Aging Parents Later
They took care of you for years, if you have aging parents the time may be coming for you to care for them
Retirement Contribution Limits Increase in 2019
Financial experts advise you to contribute as much as possible to retirement plans
VA's Changes to Pension and DIC Rules May Make Getting Benefits Easier
The changes are effective October 18, 2018 and aim to make the benefit fairer. Read more.
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Most Recent Military Pay Articles
Active-Duty Troops at Border Will Not Receive Hazard Pay
The 5,000 troops stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border will not receive compensation for working in a dangerous environment.
Marines OK Hurricane Reimbursements After Commander Declined to Evacuate
Troops who evacuated during Hurricane Florence could see some of their expenses reimbursed.
Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019
The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.
4 Things Every Soldier Should Know About The Army's New Mobile Pay System
The Army is moving its pay and personnel-management system onto a smartphone-friendly platform.
Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.