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The IRS Wants You To Check Your Withholding
With all the changes in the new tax law you don't want to end up with problems next spring
Yes, You Really Do Make Big Bucks in the Military
Big money? Maybe not, but the opportunity to achieve financial security, most definitely.
Tricare And Other Health Insurance
Things can be confusing with health insurance plus Tricare. Don't end up paying for something you shouldn't.
Military Star Card Can Now Be Used for Barracks Internet Charges
The card also earns some pretty sweet rewards points.
Alaska Law Gives Vets Hiring Preference for Private-Sector Jobs
Alaska is currently home to the highest number of veterans per capita in the nation.
Feds Crack Down on Bogus Veteran Charities
Not all "charities" are honest. If you donate, be careful.
Travel on a Budget
You don't have to break the bank to have a great vacation
Congressional Panel Recommends 2.6 Percent Pay Raise For 2019
The pay raise is on track to pass Congress earlier than it has for over 20 years.
How to Know if a Financial Product Is Too Good to Be True
The old axiom stands - "if it's too good to be true...." But how do you know when it really is too good to be true?
Disabled Vets May Be Eligible for Student Loan Write-Off
If you are a totally disabled or unemployable veteran with student loan debt, the Department of Education is looking for you.
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The IRS Wants You To Check Your Withholding
With all the changes in the new tax law you don't want to end up with problems next spring
Yes, You Really Do Make Big Bucks in the Military
Big money? Maybe not, but the opportunity to achieve financial security, most definitely.
Tricare And Other Health Insurance
Things can be confusing with health insurance plus Tricare. Don't end up paying for something you shouldn't.
Military Star Card Can Now Be Used for Barracks Internet Charges
The card also earns some pretty sweet rewards points.
Alaska Law Gives Vets Hiring Preference for Private-Sector Jobs
Alaska is currently home to the highest number of veterans per capita in the nation.
Most Recent Military Pay Articles
Lawmakers Charge Trump Administration Easing Up on Payday Lenders to Troops
Senate Democrats want proposed rules changes they say would ease oversight of predatory payday lenders dropped.
Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Trump to Visit Fort Drum, Sign National Defense Authorization Act
The White House confirmed that President Trump will be visiting Fort Drum on Monday to hold a signing ceremony for the NDAA.
Bill Seeks Combat Pay for Korean War POWs
A bill aims to pay back the men who endured starvation, disease and the summary executions of fellow countrymen.
Pay Delays for Flood and Lava Duties Irk Hawaii Guard Members
The sometimes lengthy wait for what's known as "after the fact" pay has put some Guard families in a financial bind.