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 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 »
In May 2025, the Pentagon announced a plan to take $1 billion away from Army barracks improvement programs and shift those funds to the southern U.S. border mission. This controversial move has long-term implications for recruiting and retention. Why is this news so polarizing? The official site for the United States Army acknowledges the importance… Read more »
NFCU was created in 1933 when seven Navy Department employees came together with a shared goal, to make it easier for themselves and their colleagues to borrow and save money. They wanted an alternative to high-interest lenders and a place where they believed they could get fair loan terms and safely grow their savings. What… Read more »
A PCS (Permanent Change of Station) move is a big event for military families in the best of times, and the 2025 PCS season is definitely not that, due to the Defense Department’s seeming inability to work out their problems with HomeSafe Alliance, the DoD’s single contractor for global household goods shipments and deliveries. Many… Read more »