Here Are Your BAH Rates for 2026 The 2026 BAH rates (or Basic Allowance for Housing) are designed to meet current housing costs.
New STAY Act Aims to Cut PCS Moves for Military Families A new bipartisan bill would require DoD to review tour lengths and reduce frequent PCS moves to improve stability for...
4 Steps to Maximize Your Holiday Budget By planning ahead and sticking to these four tactics, you can enjoy the spirit of the holidays without the stress of...
Back to School Is a Good Time to Teach Kids Financial Readiness The small, everyday choices you make teach your kids how to think about money, spend wisely, save for the future and talk...
Caring for Elderly Parents When You Live Across the Country Caring for aging parents from across the country is stressful and complicated — especially for military families. Here’s how...
Holiday Traditions Military Spouses Experience Around the World Military spouses around the world discover unique holiday traditions wherever they’re stationed. From German Christmas...
What Do Tricare and FEDVIP Vision Benefits Actually Cover? Do military benefits cover vision care? Here’s what you need to know about Tricare and FEDVIP vision coverage.
Overview of Military Spouse and Family Benefits Don't know exactly how to get your military spouse and family benefits, or want to know more about what they are? Read on.
5 Ways to Talk to Your Military Kids About Current Events Military kids hear more than we realize — from school, peers and the world around them. Here are some gentle, practical tips...
Off the Clock with Dr. Emma: Resist the Holiday Runaround on Your Trip Back Home Dear Dr. Emma, This will be our fourth year going back home for the holidays since my husband joined the Navy, and honestly...
2026 Military Pay Charts Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.
Here’s When VA Benefits Do and Don’t Count as Income, for Taxes and Otherwise VA disability compensation is completely tax-free at both federal and state levels. You don't report it on your tax return...
How Veterans at Grey Bull Rescue Are Bringing Americans Home From the World’s Most Dangerous Places When Americans become trapped in some of the world’s most dangerous places—inside active war zones, under collapsing...
Veteran Writer Says FBI Visit Followed Her Criticism of Student Veterans of America Marine veteran writer Elizabeth Hartman says FBI visited her after she criticized Student Veterans of America leadership...
In UK, Veterans Age 65 Told to Prepare for War As the UK readies for possible military conflict, low numbers in the Armed Forces are pushing the British government to bring...
