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...
PCS Moves Causing 'Major Stress' on Military Families Impacted by Rising Costs Military families are absorbing rising out-of-pocket costs, delays and financial strain during permanent moves.
PCSing Smart: Know Your Lease Rights Under the SCRA and State Law Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders arrive with a hard deadline, often forcing servicemembers and their families to...
Vehicle Registration for Military Families How do you deal with your driver's license and car registration while in the military? We have the answers.
Managing PCS Costs: Know Your Benefits One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move.
Why September's Typical Stock Slump Shouldn't Scare You The “September Effect” makes for catchy headlines, but it shouldn’t dictate your financial behavior.
How to Maximize Your Car’s Resale Value Before You Change Duty Stations Looking to offload that old car as part of your next PCS move? Here are some things you can do to get as much money for it as...
Securing Passports and Visas Before Your Overseas PCS Civilian personnel, including dependents, require a passport. For official travel, DoD Directive requires you and your...
Military Permanent Change of Station PCS Overview The government will reimburse many costs associated with a PCS move. Here is an overview of what you can expect.
Midyear Debt Reduction Strategy for Military Households It's time for a financial gut check and a solid plan to clean up debt before it sneaks into 2026 with you.
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
