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

By Ashley Snipes

Updated on Jan 3, 2021

A service member thumbs through a stack of cash.
Benefits & Pay

The Army is modernizing its payment systems

By Mark Orders-Woempner

Updated on Jan 1, 2021

Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops
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Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 23, 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 16, 2020

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

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 9, 2020

Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act
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Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free
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Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2020

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste
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Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

On July 19, 1932 Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler addressed the Bonus Army in Washington, D.C, and launched into a fiery tirade that remains relevant to military veterans, and Americans at large, even to this day.
Benefits & Pay

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

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances
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New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits
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How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Benefits & Pay

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know
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Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 17, 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 10, 2020

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform
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The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year
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Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests
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We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19
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230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 5, 2020

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet
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Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 30, 2020

Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits
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Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards
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US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits
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Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 20, 2020

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

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 30, 2020

Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans
Benefits & Pay

Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic

By Team T&P

Posted on Apr 16, 2020

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service
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The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants
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Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch
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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years
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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’
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We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget
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5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Dec 24, 2019

Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits
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Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits

By Team T&P

Posted on Dec 22, 2019

A new study says troops might be overpaid
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A new study says troops might be overpaid

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 21, 2019

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?
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Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.
Benefits & Pay

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 12, 2019

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before
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The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes
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A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

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

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

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

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

5 hacks for raising your credit score
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5 hacks for raising your credit score

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

4 military money saving hacks
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4 military money saving hacks

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets
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The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world
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USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 30, 2019

A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020
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A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice
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Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 10, 2019

The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist
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The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

6 things to do with your bonus
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6 things to do with your bonus

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Aug 22, 2019

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

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jul 25, 2019

We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’
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We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’

By Traci Voelke

Posted on Jul 3, 2019

TurboTax uses a ‘military discount’ to trick US service members into paying to file their taxes
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TurboTax uses a ‘military discount’ to trick US service members into paying to file their taxes

By Team T&P

Posted on May 23, 2019

Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out
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Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget
Benefits & Pay

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets
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Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’
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Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes
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Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2019

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave
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The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants
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Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants

By Kyle Gaffney

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown
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Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’
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Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 16, 2019

Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know
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Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors
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More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown
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42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 28, 2018