How to Navigate Finances During a Permanent Change of Station A PCS comes with many unknowns. Those uncertainties can cause stress, especially when it comes to your money.
Hegseth Cancels Massive Contract for Military Family Moves, Pledges Fixes The company, HomeSafe Alliance, had been struggling to manage the U.S. military's domestic moves this year.
Personally Procured PCS Moves Are Changing. Here’s What You Need to Know. If you’re considering a personally procured move (PPM) this year, how can you keep any potential out-of-pocket costs as low...
Services Ordered to Cut PCS Moves by 50% over Next 5 Years The services are tasked with cuts that amount to an initial 10% of the $5 billion PCS budget in 2027 and that increase...
PCS Season Survival Guide: Financial Tips for Military Families on the Move Here are four steps to help make your PCS smoother, smarter and less financially frustrating.
Can I Pack This? The Items You Should and Shouldn't Ship with Your Household Goods This PCS Season Knowing what can and can’t be shipped, and what probably shouldn't be shipped, can make your move easier.
Problems with Privatized Household Goods Shipments Prompt Hegseth to Order Immediate Changes The directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth follows a rash of issues with a contract meant to privatize the Defense...
PCS Resource Roundup: 2025's Allowances, Links and Lists for Your Military Move Here are some of the best resources at your disposal for planning ahead for your PCS move and getting help along the way.
Military Moves, School Enrollment and Spouse Employment Were Upended by Tuberville Promotions Blockade For the bulk of 2023, Tuberville placed the hold on all nominations for general and flag officers, which must be approved by...
Recoup Your Remodeling Costs If you're preparing to sell your home — especially due to PCS orders — you’re probably hoping your hard work, improvements...
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...