Personal Finance for Military, Veterans, and their Families
The rising costs of dental services across the United States sometimes deter individuals — especially older people — from visiting the dentist, even in cases of emergency. The fear of hefty co-pays or having to pay in-full for pricey services such as crowns, bridges, or implants can dissuade many from seeking the treatment they genuinely […]
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs — more commonly known as CHAMPVA — is a comprehensive, fee-for-service health care program offered by the VA for certain eligible beneficiaries. Under CHAMPVA, the VA shares the cost of covered services and supplies with beneficiaries who are ineligible for other military-sponsored health […]
In early August, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum that deferred payroll tax collection from September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. This is a big change that impacts all military members as well as many government employees and civilian workers. However, this is only a temporary change. It is not permanent and it did […]
Military members are known for their honor, duty, and service to their country. And these sentiments are instantly conveyed any time a man or woman dons a uniform. There are uniforms for every day and formal occasions, formal, covers, medals, awards, shoes, swords, belts, and more comprise a military uniform. The Department of Defense knows […]
The popularity of VA telehealth services has skyrocketed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the convenience and efficiency of seeing the doctor from home suggests that many medical appointments will remain virtual well into the future. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has, in many ways, been leading the way in […]
Since the idea of visiting a doctor’s office or a hospital in person during the COVID-19 pandemic is unappealing to many, telemedicine — also known as “telehealth” — may be a viable and convenient alternative. For U.S. servicemembers and their dependents enrolled in Tricare, there are new virtual features that enable Tricare beneficiaries to stay […]
The Fisher House Foundation is a nonprofit organization that builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is receiving medical treatment. Families and service members stay at these homes free of charge. Fisher Houses are located on or near many major military installations and VA medical centers […]
The proposed Defense Budget includes a 3.0% pay raise for all military members, including members of the Guard and Reserves. We have made this 2021 drill pay chart based on the 2020 Drill Pay chart combined with the 3.0% pay raise. It’s important to know that the pay raise is only a proposal until it […]
The 2020 military pay charts go into effect on January 1, 2020. This page includes the 2020 drill pay charts, which applies to members of the National Guard and Reserves. The drill pay charts include the base pay for each pay grade, as well as the amount you will earn per drill and per four […]
The White House has proposed a 3.0% military pay raise for 2021. We have put together these 2021 military pay charts based on the current proposal. Please keep in mind this pay raise must still be voted in by Congress before it will become law. If approved, the 2021 military pay charts go into effect […]