Service members and veterans have financial benefits and resources that their civilian friends don’t. Make sure to take advantage of these benefits. These include everything from exclusive life insurance options, to retirement benefits, to VA home loans. You have an amazing opportunity to save money, plan for retirement, and buy a home at good rates without a down payment.
According to an article by Military Times, 3 million more people will gain access to military shopping in 2020. These new customers will be able to shop at the Commissary and the Exchange. In addition, they will have access to some MWR programs. ** For latest updates, go here. When Will They Gain Access This… Read more »
Tips For Military Families Set to PCS Summer means PCS season for military families. While you might not be moving this year, you probably know plenty of people who are, and your own PCS could be coming up soon too. PCSing can be a stressful time. You have to move your home, your kids,… Read more »
Find out how SCRA and MLA can help you. There are protections just for active duty military members that can help you financially. Learn more.
Here are the Reserve pay dates. These Reserve pay dates apply for pay for the following: Army, Marine Corps, Navy Reserve, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Thankfully military families don’t have to pay to file taxes. Please find a list of resources that provide free tax filing for military.
The Military Star Card is a popular credit card available for members of the military. Here is what you need to know about this card. What Is The Military Star Card? The Military Star Card is a line of credit exclusive for military personnel and their families. Those that use the card will receive a… Read more »
When it comes to buying a home, many military families use a VA loan. Here are the VA Loan Requirements you need to know before you borrow.
What Is SGLI Coverage? SGLI stands for Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. SGLI provides low-cost term life insurance coverage to service members that are eligible. If the service member is eligible, they are automatically issued the maximum in SGLI coverage. They are automatically enrolled and will not have to apply. Service members can however decline the… Read more »
Military Spouse State Income Tax The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 allows military spouses to choose the same state of legal residence as their service member. These rules covering the military spouse state income tax apply to local taxes and also apply for voting purposes. All of this even if they have never… Read more »
The max VA Loan amount is virtually the same across the US. But high cost counties allow for more. Here are the 2019 VA Loan Limits.