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What Happens When You're on Official Travel and the Flight Is Overbooked?
Should you give up your seat? Can you keep the money?
Money Management: Yours, Mine and Ours
Money management is a team game when it comes to couples.
Don't Fall for These Tax Prep Scams
Be careful who you hire to do your taxes. They may end up costing you dearly.
This 2019 Scholarship Gives MilSpouses Free Financial Counselor Accreditation
Now through April 19, 2019, military spouses can apply for the opportunity to earn a free financial counselor accreditation.
Retirees, Civilians, Want to Live in Base Housing? Yes, You Can!
While some of us couldn't wait to get out, some can't wait to get in.
The ABCs of Dual Income in the Military
Some seldom-considered options on how best to manage two incomes.
What Is a Ladder CD and Is It a Good Investment?
Planned properly, Certificates of Deposit can be a valuable part of a diverse investment strategy.
Owning Marijuana Company Stocks Could Endanger Your Security Clearance
You know you can’t smoke it, but did you know you can’t even own stock in it?
We Reveal the Most Important Rule of Investing
The biggest secret? It's just common sense.
New Rules for VA Loan Refinances
The new regulations are designed to protect veterans from unscrupulous lenders.
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What Happens When You're on Official Travel and the Flight Is Overbooked?
Should you give up your seat? Can you keep the money?
Money Management: Yours, Mine and Ours
Money management is a team game when it comes to couples.
Don't Fall for These Tax Prep Scams
Be careful who you hire to do your taxes. They may end up costing you dearly.
This 2019 Scholarship Gives MilSpouses Free Financial Counselor Accreditation
Now through April 19, 2019, military spouses can apply for the opportunity to earn a free financial counselor accreditation.
Retirees, Civilians, Want to Live in Base Housing? Yes, You Can!
While some of us couldn't wait to get out, some can't wait to get in.
Most Recent Military Pay Articles
It’s Official: 2020 Budget Proposal Has Largest Troop Pay Raise in a Decade
The White House backed a 3.1 percent military pay raise beginning in January 2020.
Next Troop Pay Raise Could Be Largest Since 2010
Though the raise is meant to be based on economic indicators, the White House and Congress often set a different rate.
Pentagon May Tap Military Pay, Pensions for Border Wall
Durbin says the funds are available because recruitment is down and an early military retirement program is underutilized.
Why the Marines Are Throwing Big Cash Bonuses at Infantry Squad Leaders
Marine officials are reminding squad leaders that there are big bucks for those willing to re-enlist.
Pence Thanks Coast Guardsmen for Working Without Pay During Shutdown
Pence addressed about 100 Coast Guardsmen and other Department of Homeland Security officials at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth.