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.
Are you a Veteran who served at least two periods of service? In other words, did you reenlist? If so, there’s a chance that you’re eligible for additional G.I. Bill benefits thanks to changes to eligibility criteria for both the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Changes at the VA May Help… Read more »
Serving in the military can bring financial challenges, especially for junior enlisted personnel. The usual cost of living issues can be complicated by changes in the federal tax code, tariffs that increase the price of necessities, permanent change of station moves, and other variables. Navigating the complexities of military life, coupled with the responsibilities of… Read more »
The Department of Defense’s upgrades to the military permanent change of station move system continue into 2025 with more bases added to the pilot program to put responsibility for moving household goods under a single contractor. According to multiple published reports, the Transportation Command’s 2025 Global Household Goods program has a goal of bringing “all… Read more »
The Senate approved a stopgap funding bill known as a continuing resolution (CR) early December 21, 2024, narrowly averting an end-of-year government shutdown that would have affected millions of federal employees, including service members. The CR was necessary because the House and Senate could not agree on the federal budget as a whole. This funding… Read more »
On December 23, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA pay raise for Junior Troops into law. See all the details. Learn more.
The Army has made important changes to its Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance programs. The initiative is meant to go beyond increasing financial aid and aims to ensure that assistance effectively helps soldiers achieve their goals while serving and beyond. Army Credentialing Assistance is described as a way for the military to help “pay for… Read more »
NASCAR now provides discounts to military members, first responders, and government employees. To make NASCAR races more affordable, NASCAR has created the Miltix program, which offers discounted tickets to eligible service members. Learn more.
The 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates are now in effect. According to a press release on the DoD official site, “Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent” when the new rates took effect on January 1, 2025.” The press release adds that an estimated $29.2 billion will be… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that, starting on 1 July 2025, over 3 million Veterans, service members and their spouses will have lower VA life insurance premiums. The premium reductions apply to those with Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI), Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), and Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI). The lower… Read more »
Food insecurity affects too many military families. Factors like comparatively low pay for junior enlisted personnel, high costs of living, and PCS moves that force military spouses to seek new employment all contribute to food insecurity in the ranks. The Department of Defense (DoD) and other organizations provide support through food assistance and educational programs… Read more »