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 FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance FEDVIP offers vision insurance for active-duty family members and dental insurance for retired military members and their... 4 Tips for Service Members Selling a House over the Holidays Military homeowners know that although selling a home over the holidays isn’t ideal, it's often a necessary part of military... Do Holiday Bargains Really Save You Money? It’s not a bad idea to take advantage of promotions. But be aware of how advertised “freebies” are factored into the price of... 5 Financial Strategies to Beat the Joneses You've probably heard the old saying, "Don't try to keep up with the Joneses." However, there can be a place for that type of... Don't Lose Out on TSP Matching Funds It may be tempting to max out your TSP as soon as you can, but beware you may end up losing money if you do. Texas Tried to Block an Air Force Spouse's Occupational License. She Sued and Won, Setting a Legal Precedent. A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Texas Education Agency violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. VA Pauses Foreclosures on Veterans Facing Difficulties Making Mortgage Payments The announcement came after a National Public Radio report called attention to the plight of 34,000 veterans having trouble... 5 Financial Skills to Help Navigate the Holiday Season Happy holidays. Use these skills to safely navigate the season. Tax-Free Pay, 2-Year Leave of Absence for Parents Among Ideas Being Floated by House's Military Quality-of-Life Panel The quality-of-life panel was formed this congressional session to provide recommendations that could be included in next... Tricare Dental Premiums Increase for 2023 Plan Year The new coverage year begins May 1; most will see their monthly premiums increase about $1-$4. View more Money Topics Find a VA Lender 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 Space Force 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 Space Force My Profile Space Force 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 Compare Credit Cards Most Recent Military Pay Articles Biggest Military Pay Raise in 2 Decades Finalized in Newly Released Defense Bill Service members will get a 5.2% pay raise come January under the compromise annual defense bill unveiled Wednesday night. Tax-Free Pay, 2-Year Leave of Absence for Parents Among Ideas Being Floated by House's Military Quality-of-Life Panel The quality-of-life panel was formed this congressional session to provide recommendations that could be included in next... After 9,000 Guardsmen Weren't Paid Owed Bonuses, House Lawmakers Say They Want Answers A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter to the National Guard's commanding officer, demanding answers for the... Army Should Focus More Recruiting Effort on TV Outreach Rather than Bonuses, New Study Says For an Army trying desperately to appeal to wired Gen Z to fill the ranks, television is still remarkably relevant. Navy Fires Commander of Center Overseeing New Sailor Pay Cmdr. Steven Green was relieved as commander of a Transaction Service Center (TSC) in Great Lakes, Illinois. View more
FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance FEDVIP offers vision insurance for active-duty family members and dental insurance for retired military members and their...
4 Tips for Service Members Selling a House over the Holidays Military homeowners know that although selling a home over the holidays isn’t ideal, it's often a necessary part of military...
Do Holiday Bargains Really Save You Money? It’s not a bad idea to take advantage of promotions. But be aware of how advertised “freebies” are factored into the price of...
5 Financial Strategies to Beat the Joneses You've probably heard the old saying, "Don't try to keep up with the Joneses." However, there can be a place for that type of...
Don't Lose Out on TSP Matching Funds It may be tempting to max out your TSP as soon as you can, but beware you may end up losing money if you do.
Texas Tried to Block an Air Force Spouse's Occupational License. She Sued and Won, Setting a Legal Precedent. A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Texas Education Agency violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
VA Pauses Foreclosures on Veterans Facing Difficulties Making Mortgage Payments The announcement came after a National Public Radio report called attention to the plight of 34,000 veterans having trouble...
5 Financial Skills to Help Navigate the Holiday Season Happy holidays. Use these skills to safely navigate the season.
Tax-Free Pay, 2-Year Leave of Absence for Parents Among Ideas Being Floated by House's Military Quality-of-Life Panel The quality-of-life panel was formed this congressional session to provide recommendations that could be included in next...
Tricare Dental Premiums Increase for 2023 Plan Year The new coverage year begins May 1; most will see their monthly premiums increase about $1-$4.
Biggest Military Pay Raise in 2 Decades Finalized in Newly Released Defense Bill Service members will get a 5.2% pay raise come January under the compromise annual defense bill unveiled Wednesday night.
Tax-Free Pay, 2-Year Leave of Absence for Parents Among Ideas Being Floated by House's Military Quality-of-Life Panel The quality-of-life panel was formed this congressional session to provide recommendations that could be included in next...
After 9,000 Guardsmen Weren't Paid Owed Bonuses, House Lawmakers Say They Want Answers A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter to the National Guard's commanding officer, demanding answers for the...
Army Should Focus More Recruiting Effort on TV Outreach Rather than Bonuses, New Study Says For an Army trying desperately to appeal to wired Gen Z to fill the ranks, television is still remarkably relevant.
Navy Fires Commander of Center Overseeing New Sailor Pay Cmdr. Steven Green was relieved as commander of a Transaction Service Center (TSC) in Great Lakes, Illinois.
