By now military retirees, survivors and veterans should have seen a slight boost in compensation, military retirement pay, Social Security, and annuity programs in January -- 1.7 percent for … [Read more...]
2013 BAH to Increase 3.8% on Average
December 17, 2012 | Terry HowellSource: Department of Defense The Department of Defense released today the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average … [Read more...]
USAA Transition Open House Events
October 16, 2012 | Terry HowellHelp with Transition Budgeting - In an effort to help service members and their families who are preparing to deploy, PCS, or separate from the military, USAA Financial Centers near Fort Campbell, … [Read more...]
Help Dealing with the Money Side of Transition
October 09, 2012 | Terry HowellIn an effort to help service members and their families who are preparing to deploy, PCS, or separate from the military, USAA Financial Centers near Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, and Camp Lejeune will be … [Read more...]
Group Fights to Save Commissaries
June 07, 2012 | Terry Howell"The military resale system (commissary and exchange) is a 150-year-old benefit that provides millions of dollars in annual savings to military personnel and the federal government" -- Coalition to … [Read more...]
Access to New TSP Roth Delayed
May 04, 2012 | Terry HowellAccording to a report in the Federal Times, servicemembers and federal civilians whose pay is handled by DFAS will have to wait to begin using the Thrift Savings Plan’s new Roth option. … [Read more...]
Did Banks Cheat Vets Out of Millions?
October 07, 2011 | Benjamin KrauseSome of the largest US banks are accused of defrauding veterans and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and GMAC have been accused in a suit … [Read more...]
VA Home Loans – A No-Brainer
April 19, 2011 | Terry HowellHaving used the VA Home Loan Guaranty program several times, I thought it might be a good idea to share some things I have learned that could help you decide if a VA loan is right for you.The … [Read more...]
Where to Turn if Shutdown Happens
April 08, 2011 | Terry Howell4/8/2011 UPDATE: In the event of a government shutdown, Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) and Marine Federal Credit Union (MFCU) have both offered to cover any gap in their member's military pay on … [Read more...]
Nasty Collection Agency Tricks
March 25, 2011 | Benjamin KrauseWith Fed shutdowns and benefits in limbo, many veterans may have run-ins with a collection agency or two. Don’t be embarrassed. Here’s how to get your facts straight and avoid digging a deeper … [Read more...]
Bank Cuts Rates and Principle for Military
March 10, 2011 | Terry HowellBank of America announced that they are going to take steps to help homeowners who are in financial trouble. BofA's steps go well beyond the requirements set by the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, … [Read more...]
Video Tax Tips:Combat Zone
February 17, 2011 | Terry HowellTax season can be especially tricky for military members, whether stationed in the U.S. or overseas. The latest Pentagon Channel tax tip is on Combat Zone Exclusions and more.%embed1%Be sure … [Read more...]
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