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Commissary Users Rack Up $4 Million in Rewards in First Year With Star Card
If you used the Military Star Card at the commissary, you've cashed in.
Are GI Bill Payments Taxable?
You may wonder if you need to report your GI Bill on your taxes.
Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7
During open enrollment you can change or add plans.
What to Do If a Debt Collector Calls
If you get an unexpected call from a debt collector, keeping your wits about you is the best course of action
Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019
The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.
VA Acknowledges Delays in GI Bill Payments
While the VA is finally admitting there are GI Bill delays, it gives no hint of when the backlog will be cleared up.
New Dental and Vision Plans for 2019: Rates and More
Retired and want dental insurance next year? Pay attention! Also vision plans available next year. How much? Read on...
2019 Retirement Pay Dates Announced
Know when to expect that check in the bank every month!
College Saving Tips: If You Don't Use It, You Lose It
College savings plans are fantastic things, trouble is that if you don't use them you don't get the advantages
Many Will See GI Bill Rates Increase Oct. 1
Legacy GI Bill rates will be increasing for the 2019 fiscal year.
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Commissary Users Rack Up $4 Million in Rewards in First Year With Star Card
If you used the Military Star Card at the commissary, you've cashed in.
Are GI Bill Payments Taxable?
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During open enrollment you can change or add plans.
What to Do If a Debt Collector Calls
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Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019
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Troops who evacuated during Hurricane Florence could see some of their expenses reimbursed.
Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019
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The Army is moving its pay and personnel-management system onto a smartphone-friendly platform.
Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.
Defense Spending Bill Approved by House
The House on Wednesday approved a defense spending measure to direct more than $670 billion towards a wave of DoD increases.