Benefits & Pay(Page 2)

Stories about military benefits and pay.

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News

Troops’ pay endangered by debt default, Defense Secretary says Troops’ pay endangered by debt default, Defense Secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 11 2023

News

The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 24 2023

News

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

By Max Hauptman

/ Mar 23 2023

News

The Army’s new parental leave policy doubles the amount of time soldiers can take off The Army’s new parental leave policy doubles the amount of time soldiers can take off

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 31 2023

News

Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 17 2023

News

Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 20 2022

News

New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 22 2022

Military Life

The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead

By Tom McParland

/ Aug 25 2022

News

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 7 2022

News

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare

By Max Hauptman

/ Aug 3 2022

News

Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 1 2022

Opinion

Why nobody wants to be a battalion commander in the Army Reserve Why nobody wants to be a battalion commander in the Army Reserve

By Mischa Arnold

/ Aug 1 2022

Opinion

No one wants to join the Army this year. Here’s how to fix it No one wants to join the Army this year. Here’s how to fix it

By Daniel Johnson, James Machado

/ Jul 25 2022

News

Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits

/ Apr 12 2022

News

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 18 2022

News

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 1 2021

Military Life

Spend like a boot, insure like a champ Spend like a boot, insure like a champ

By Justin Burgess

/ Oct 29 2021

News

An Air Force base is setting up reserved parking just for junior enlisted An Air Force base is setting up reserved parking just for junior enlisted

/ Oct 20 2021

News

Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 19 2021

Military Life

Earn money when you spend your money Earn money when you spend your money

By Meredith Mathis

/ Oct 14 2021

News

Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today

/ Sep 8 2021

News

The complex story of a Marine vet taking hostages to fix his VA benefits is hitting the big screen The complex story of a Marine vet taking hostages to fix his VA benefits is hitting the big screen

/ Sep 2 2021

Military Life

How to become a US citizen through military service How to become a US citizen through military service

By Meredith Mathis

/ Aug 23 2021

Military Life

When to refinance your auto loan When to refinance your auto loan

By Meredith Mathis

/ Aug 20 2021

Military Life

Your definitive guide to auto loans Your definitive guide to auto loans

By Meredith Mathis

/ Aug 9 2021

Military Life

Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jul 22 2021

Military Life

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

By Chris Stevens

/ Jul 15 2021

Military Life

7 things you need to do before leaving the military 7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jul 6 2021

Military Life

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 28 2021

News

Sergeant major blasted online amid claims he screwed Marines out of holiday leave Sergeant major blasted online amid claims he screwed Marines out of holiday leave

/ Jun 28 2021

Military Life

Your mental health resource guide Your mental health resource guide

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 21 2021

Tech & Tactics

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 14 2021

News

Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 14 2021

News

Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 10 2021

News

Soldiers say the Army’s tuition assistance program is broken — and they’re getting stuck with the bill Soldiers say the Army’s tuition assistance program is broken — and they’re getting stuck with the bill

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 8 2021

News

The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 4 2021

Military Life

Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it

/ May 28 2021

Military Life

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 28 2021

Military Life

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Service Members Make With Their Money The 5 Biggest Mistakes Service Members Make With Their Money

/ May 11 2021

Military Life

8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life 8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life

By Clay Gabhart

/ May 11 2021

Military Life

3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Retire 3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Retire

By Michael J. Meese

/ May 11 2021

Military Life

Here’s What You Need To Know About VA Home Loans Here’s What You Need To Know About VA Home Loans

/ May 11 2021

Military Life

Here are a few tips to make the most of your military paycheck Here are a few tips to make the most of your military paycheck

By Justin Burgess

/ Apr 30 2021

Tech & Tactics

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

/ Apr 28 2021

Military Life

The VA Takes Back Millions In Benefits From Disabled Vets And Can’t Explain Why The VA Takes Back Millions In Benefits From Disabled Vets And Can’t Explain Why

/ Apr 13 2021

Military Life

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

/ Apr 13 2021

Military Life

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

By Margaret D. Stock

/ Apr 13 2021

Military Life

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan

By Meredith Mathis

/ Apr 7 2021

Military Life

11 Space A do’s and don’ts 11 Space A do’s and don’ts

/ Apr 6 2021

News

5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base 5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges? What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges?

/ Apr 6 2021

News

Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave

/ Feb 24 2021

Tech & Tactics

How to build your credit score while serving in the military How to build your credit score while serving in the military

By Meredith Mathis

/ Feb 18 2021

News

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 17 2021

News

Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment

By Jonathon Klein

/ Feb 17 2021

Culture

This Roman soldier’s 1,900-year-old payslip confirms the green weenie is immortal This Roman soldier’s 1,900-year-old payslip confirms the green weenie is immortal

/ Feb 8 2021

News

Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits

/ Jan 20 2021

Military Life

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted 3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jan 18 2021

News

Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 5 2021

Military Life

A New Lifetime GI Bill Is Likely To Become Law. Here’s How It Will Impact Vets A New Lifetime GI Bill Is Likely To Become Law. Here’s How It Will Impact Vets

By Adam Weinstein

/ Jan 5 2021

Military Life

Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later

By Ashley Snipes

/ Jan 3 2021

News

Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system

By Patrick Baker

/ Jan 1 2021