SCRA and MLA: How They Can Help You Financially
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.
Finance
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.
Reserve Pay Dates 2024
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.
Military Tax Resources & Services
Thankfully military families don’t have to pay to file taxes. Please find a list of resources that provide free tax filing for military.
Military Star Card: An Overview
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 »
VA Loan Requirements: What You Need to Know
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.
SGLI Servicemembers Group Life Insurance
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 »
Tip to Help Military Families Save on Taxes
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 »
Best Ways to Use Your Military Raise
For 2022, service members saw a 2.7% increase from the previous year. Military raises don’t ever seem to be enough, but that doesn’t mean you should just ignore them or not have a plan for that extra money. How to Best Use Your Military Raise There is so much can you do with this extra… Read more »
11 Ways To Save Money and Energy in Your Military Home
Home is where the heart is or — for service members and their families — home is where the military sends you. For each and every on-post house that you customize and make your own, there are small tweaks and fixes you can employ that will save your military family money. Some duty stations provide… Read more »
Money Saving Hacks To Use When One Parent Is In School
When a service member or spouse decides to go back to school, there needs to be changes to the family’s budget. Most likely, there will be a loss of income. Even if all of the educational bills are paid for through the military and financial aid, saving money during the time they are in school… Read more »