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Military Couples and Money
Like any military operation, effective money management takes planning
Do Your Vacation(s) Right
We all know about saving for vacation, but you should also save on vacation.
VA Now Notifying Vets Directly of Home Loan Funding Fee Exemption
The move means more eligible veterans should be able to avoid paying the fee.
Pell Grant Limits Increase While Student Loan Interest Rates Decrease This July
For the first time in three years, student loan interest rates will drop.
Do Some Financial Spring Cleaning in 2019
This is a good time to review and clean up any financial loose ends.
Redesign of myPay Website Promises Many Improvements
The redesign will make the pay website easier to use on mobile devices and more.
6 Tasks for a Financial Spring Cleaning
This spring, clean up more than your garage with a focused effort to fine-tune your finances.
Financial Considerations for the MilSpouse Entrepreneur
Becoming a MilSpouse entrepreneur can be rewarding and fulfilling.
Some GI Bill Rates Are Increasing Aug. 1
The maximum reimbursement for private and foreign schools will go up, as will payments for other types of training.
How Military Members Can Cancel TV, Internet and Phone Contracts Without Fees
Need a way to break your phone, TV or internet contract without paying? A new military move protection law may be the ticket
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Louisiana Residents Get Military Discount on Car Insurance
The law requires insurance companies to give military members and their families a generous discount
Military Couples and Money
Like any military operation, effective money management takes planning
Subscription Services Make Life Easier, But Costs Can Add Up
Sure, it's nice to have your groceries delivered now and then. Ditto dinner. Want to stream your favorite movies? Why not.
5 Money Tactics for Military Deployments
Here are five important money lessons all those deploying -- and their dependents -- should know.
How to Make Credit Cards Work for Your Military Family
Here are five smart ways to get and use a credit card to make the most of your military family income.
Most Recent Military Pay Articles
Military Pay Raise Safe, All Else Uncertain in Defense Budget, Key Lawmaker Says
Rep. Adam Smith wants to cut $17 billion from the administration's $750 billion defense budget.
Lawmakers Align on 3.1% Pay Raise, Efforts to Slow Cuts to Military Medical Billets
The draft House defense authorization bill also contains health and child care provisions.
Senate Panel Approves $750 Billion Defense Policy Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee overwhelmingly supported a proposed 3.1% military pay raise.
Redesign of myPay Website Promises Many Improvements
The redesign will make the pay website easier to use on mobile devices and more.
This Military Savings Deposit Program Offers Chance to Earn Higher Rates
One of the military's better savings programs is also one of its best-kept secrets.