

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
Tread Carefully with Your First Credit Card
Getting your first credit card is a rite of passage of sorts, make it a passage to a happy place and not a nightmare.
5 Things Military Renters Don't Know
Be armed with these tips before you sign that lease.
Have A List Of What To Do If Natural Disaster Strikes
Knowing who to contact in case of disaster may save you from future financial woes & help you get a roof back over your head
Direct Deposit of Pay and Benefits: What you Need to Know
Want to enroll in or change the Direct Deposit of your government benefits? We have everything you need to know right here.
Fear the Joneses
Don't try to keep up with the Joneses unless you want to ruin your finances. You can do better than they do.
SBP Premiums Will Be Deducted From CRSC Payments
If you are paying the premiums yourself DFAS will start automatically withholding them starting May 1
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Service Members Are Making With Their Money
Some good advice for all of us
Use These Money Routines to Rescue Military Life
Here's the money routine we have set up and have stuck to, with a few tweaks over the years.
One Chart Shows How Military Health Care Costs Compare to Civilians' Fees
Ever wondered health insurance costs for civilians? See what others pay.
AARP & Postal Service Inspectors Team Up To Fight Scams Targeting Veterans
Veterans are twice as likely to be targets of scams than the general public