This generation of veterans and servicemembers have access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program, to the GI Bill you can save you 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.
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The House and Senate have approved a $3 billion supplemental funding bill that prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from having a lapse in veteran benefit payments. That comes despite lawmakers’ complaints that the VA has been less than transparent or timely about its budgetary needs. Federal News Network reports some lawmakers are unhappy with… Read more »
Changes to Navy housing allowance policy now add flexibility for sailors who may want choose to collect BAH based where their family lives. Learn more.
The Pentagon has announced a series of proposed new programs and goals to improve military quality of life for service members and families. These were announced via an official announcement titled “Our Enduring Duty to America’s Service Members and Their Families,” with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin describing the initiatives that are part of… Read more »
In 2025, the federal government is having no better luck passing a defense budget than it did the year before. In a letter to Congress, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that passing a temporary spending bill instead of the full 2025 budget would severely harm the Defense Department. The potential fallout from resorting to a… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided over $800 million in grants in 2024 to help end veteran homelessness. This money is set aside for community agencies that serve veterans rather than being paid directly to the veterans themselves. Working with such agencies is a key part of the VA outreach program to help end… Read more »
Navigating the job market as a blind or visually impaired job seeker, especially a veteran, presents unique challenges. Many organizations and programs are dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to empower blind and visually impaired veterans in their career pursuits. These agencies work to close the gap between employers and job seekers, to provide equal access… Read more »
Discover the 2 types of VA refinance loans. You can either refinance an existing loan or tap into the equity you’ve built. Learn more.
In 2024, The Department of Defense implemented updated policies to reduce the financial burden on military members PCSing overseas with their pets. The policy offers reimbursement for pet transportation expenses. In the past, service members often had to cover these costs out-of-pocket. But with the moves forward, there were also setbacks. The Centers for Disease… Read more »
A Senate panel has endorsed a proposed 5.5% pay increase for junior enlisted troops in 2025. The Senate version of the 2025 Pentagon spending bill offers a raise for E-1s through E-3s and a 4.5% raise for all other ranks (officer and enlisted). The bill is worth over $850 billion and covers much more than… Read more »
The VA faces a budget shortfall that could affect veteran benefits. The gap is estimated to be nearly $15 billion over the next few years. Learn more.