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 Record Pay Increase Likely Coming for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees in 2023 Disabled veterans and military retirees will likely see record pay increases in 2023 thanks to COLA changes. Fistful of Dollars: How to Win the Transition Money Game Money worries are a big part of crossing over into transition. Whether you are worried about getting a job quickly, paying... Know Your Worth: How to Name Your Price in the Civilian Job Market Learn how to determine your salary in the civilian market with our new transition master class, Fistful of Dollars. Student Loan Repayment Programs Did you know the military can help you pay off your student loans? What Happens When a Military Member Hits a Jackpot? The prevailing wisdom says a military member has to leave the military when they win the lottery - but that's not necessarily... Know What You're Checking 'No' for the Next Time You Rent a Car Do you really need the extra rental car insurance they try to sell you every time? Buying or Renting for the First Time? We Can Help You Plan for the Expenses. If you're in the military, you will be moving at least one time. Planning can make it easier. 4 Tips to Fight Inflation with the Perks of Your Credit Card VA Funding Fee It can be overwhelming to understand the details of fees involved with a VA home loan. The funding fee is applied to almost... Tax Benefits of Homeownership for Military Families As tax time approaches, military members and their families should explore the special advantages the IRS extends to them. 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 Record Pay Increase Likely Coming for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees in 2023 Disabled veterans and military retirees will likely see record pay increases in 2023 thanks to COLA changes. House Approves Higher Inflation Bonuses as Sweeping Defense Bill Advances The Pentagon would have the ability to give low-paid service members inflation bonuses as high as economic conditions warrant... Pay Bumps to Counter Suicides in Alaska and on Ships in Yard 'Unnecessary,' According to White House The proposals for Arctic pay and complex overhaul pay were spurred by waves of suicides among service members in Alaska and... Lawmaker Trying to Nearly Triple 'Inflation Bonuses' in Exchange for Missile Funding Cuts Bonuses service members could get to help cope with inflation would be nearly tripled under a proposal from a progessive... Navy Canceling Early Discharges and Offering Extensions to Keep More Sailors in Uniform The sea service has made a series of policy changes that are aimed at decreasing the speed at which sailors leave the Navy. View more
Record Pay Increase Likely Coming for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees in 2023 Disabled veterans and military retirees will likely see record pay increases in 2023 thanks to COLA changes.
Fistful of Dollars: How to Win the Transition Money Game Money worries are a big part of crossing over into transition. Whether you are worried about getting a job quickly, paying...
Know Your Worth: How to Name Your Price in the Civilian Job Market Learn how to determine your salary in the civilian market with our new transition master class, Fistful of Dollars.
What Happens When a Military Member Hits a Jackpot? The prevailing wisdom says a military member has to leave the military when they win the lottery - but that's not necessarily...
Know What You're Checking 'No' for the Next Time You Rent a Car Do you really need the extra rental car insurance they try to sell you every time?
Buying or Renting for the First Time? We Can Help You Plan for the Expenses. If you're in the military, you will be moving at least one time. Planning can make it easier.
VA Funding Fee It can be overwhelming to understand the details of fees involved with a VA home loan. The funding fee is applied to almost...
Tax Benefits of Homeownership for Military Families As tax time approaches, military members and their families should explore the special advantages the IRS extends to them.
Record Pay Increase Likely Coming for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees in 2023 Disabled veterans and military retirees will likely see record pay increases in 2023 thanks to COLA changes.
House Approves Higher Inflation Bonuses as Sweeping Defense Bill Advances The Pentagon would have the ability to give low-paid service members inflation bonuses as high as economic conditions warrant...
Pay Bumps to Counter Suicides in Alaska and on Ships in Yard 'Unnecessary,' According to White House The proposals for Arctic pay and complex overhaul pay were spurred by waves of suicides among service members in Alaska and...
Lawmaker Trying to Nearly Triple 'Inflation Bonuses' in Exchange for Missile Funding Cuts Bonuses service members could get to help cope with inflation would be nearly tripled under a proposal from a progessive...
Navy Canceling Early Discharges and Offering Extensions to Keep More Sailors in Uniform The sea service has made a series of policy changes that are aimed at decreasing the speed at which sailors leave the Navy.
