This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
For members of the armed forces, programs like Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) are an important part of the larger package of military benefits, providing high levels of coverage with no required medical exams or high premiums. But military life insurance is not necessarily a lifetime benefit, and there are numerous circumstances under which it… Read more »
In June 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of some nine thousand veterans entitled to combat related VA benefits. The number of troops currently affected may seem low, but this decision has major implications for veterans of future conflicts. The Supreme Court case Soto V…. Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs supports veterans in a variety of ways through its field offices, medical centers, and clinics. Some veterans live farther away from VA facilities than others, and the VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to bring VA services to veterans in more remote areas and to places where you might not expect to find them, such as outdoor festivals or other events. Learn more.
Andrews Federal Credit Union (Andrews FCU) was born to meet the day-to-day banking needs of military communities. With branches in the Washington, D.C. area and on U.S. Army bases across Europe, it serves the financial realities of military life, including PCS orders, overseas moves, pay system quirks, and household transitions. Here’s a look at Andrews… Read more »
Did you know that VA death benefits can be accelerated if there is a terminal illness? VA policy allows servicemembers and families to request “up to 50% of the face value of your coverage in increments of $5,000—paid to you before death.” You or your spouse may qualify for benefits early if you have SGLI,… Read more »
The Basic Allowance for Subsistence, or BAS, is a military benefit offered to individual military members to help with the cost of meals while on duty. The core purpose of BAS, according to one source, is to provide a “standardized, non-taxable payment” to service members to offset the costs of meals when a standard military dining facility or other options aren’t available or practical. Learn more.
Military life doesn’t always line up with traditional banking hours or traditional banking needs. Between relocations, deployments, and pay schedules that don’t always follow a typical pattern. Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) was built with service members in mind. But how does it rank against the offerings of other military credit unions? >Never miss… Read more »
The transition from military service to civilian life brings new challenges, from navigating new career paths to learning how to use veteran benefits. Did you know that, according to the VA official site, approximately 200,000 troops move from the military to civilian life every year? The VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP) “provides information, resources, and… Read more »
Some veterans and veteran advocacy groups are asking, “What’s going wrong at the Department of Veterans Affairs?” due to a number of problems at the VA with accidental overpayments to veterans who collect VA disability, and now, underpayments for some who are entitled to more VA payments due to the nature and severity of their… Read more »
When dealing with military life, from frequent moves and sudden orders to the shift between active duty and civilian work, your choice of bank matters more than most people realize. USAA Savings Bank often enters the conversation early, but before you sign up, it’s worth asking: What does USAA actually offer?Our breakdown looks at how USAA Bank fits into the broader world of military-focused financial institutions. We’ll cover who’s eligible, what services stand out, and where it may or may not meet your needs. Learn more.