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.
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 began in 1948 when eight civilians from the Andrews Air Force Base bowling league pooled their money together to form a small credit union. By 1955, they expanded their charter to include military personnel and their families, becoming Andrews Air Force Base Credit Union as we know it today. It never… 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.
The DoD offers the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to provide financial protection for military families after a service member’s death. Learn more.
Are you a single soldier living in Army barracks with serious neglect issues? Are you a member of a military family dealing with leaking pipes, lead paint, and pests? Have you reported these issues but have gotten no resolution? You are not alone. One source reports, “Roughly 700,000 service members and their families live in… Read more »