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Kid Going Off to College? Make Sure They Are Covered by Tricare
Coverage can be extended until age 23 if they are in school, but you must act before they turn 21 or risk losing coverage.
New Look Government Travel Card Coming Soon
The new card may be easy to confuse with other cards - you don't want to do that
8 Property Insurance Mistakes to Avoid
Doublecheck your coverage and the fine print so you aren't caught by surprise
Exchange Sponsoring Scholarships
Four scholarships are up for grabs.
CFPB Advises Personnel With Security Clearances to Monitor Their Credit
New security clearance guidelines make it more important than ever for service members to monitor their credit
Exclusive SAT and ACT Test Prep Discount
Your military service and patronage of military.com can save you hundreds on college entrance exam test prep.
Some Retirees Receive SBP Bills in Error
DFAS says it is working to fix the problem. Might want to call them just to be sure...
Will You Get a Bigger Retirement Check in 2019?
Will you see a bigger check next year? All signs point to yes, just how much remains to be seen....
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.
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Kid Going Off to College? Make Sure They Are Covered by Tricare
Coverage can be extended until age 23 if they are in school, but you must act before they turn 21 or risk losing coverage.
New Look Government Travel Card Coming Soon
The new card may be easy to confuse with other cards - you don't want to do that
8 Property Insurance Mistakes to Avoid
Doublecheck your coverage and the fine print so you aren't caught by surprise
Exchange Sponsoring Scholarships
Four scholarships are up for grabs.
CFPB Advises Personnel With Security Clearances to Monitor Their Credit
New security clearance guidelines make it more important than ever for service members to monitor their credit
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Senate Approves Compromise on Defense Spending Bill
It would pay for the largest boost to service members' pay in nearly a decade and gains in troops, equipment and weapons.
Vets Groups Urge Mattis to Keep Pressure on Payday Lenders
Veterans groups called on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to help stop plans to ease up on payday lender oversight.
Senate Approves Defense Spending Bill, Which Includes Troop Pay Boost
The Senate on Thursday approved a massive spending bill that would direct more than $670B towards a wave of DoD increase.
Marine Recruits Can Earn Up to $8K in Bonuses by Picking One of These Jobs
Prospective Marines who sign extended service contracts or agree to work in critical fields can take home bonuses up to $8K.
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.