The Military Wallet - Veterans Benefits, Discounts, VA Loans, GI Bill

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: July 30, 2019

Best Health Insurance Plan Options

Health insurance should be simple: If you get sick or injured, your coverage should give you access to medical care while shielding you from escalating health care costs. But in reality, health insurance has grown far more complex. What's The Best Health Insurance Policy? Many factors impact your health coverage: National politics, … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: July 29, 2019

Blue Star Museums – Free Admission for Military Members and their Families

Military members and their family members are eligible for free entry at thousands of museums nationwide through the Blue Star Museums Program. More than 2,000 museums across the US have partnered with the military charity Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and the National Endowment for the Arts, to offer free admission to our nation's … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: July 24, 2019

Proposed 2020 Military Pay Charts – Officer & Enlisted Pay Scales (3.1% Raise)

This is the first look at the proposed 2020 military pay charts. President Trump’s $750 billion defense bill includes a 3.1 percent cost-of-living pay increase for military members, the largest increase in 10 years. Until the bill gets House and Senate approval and the president’s signature, the pay increase is just a proposal. But assuming the … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: July 24, 2019

Best Life Insurance Options In & Out of the Military

If the worst happened and you didn’t make it home one day, life insurance could help your grieving family by replacing your income for a while. As a military member, the VA, as well as organizations like USAA, can help you get life insurance coverage. But what if you're not active any longer? In either case, you still need to know how … Read the Rest

by Rebecca Alwine, Last updated: July 1, 2019

Exploring Your Military Housing Options – Barracks, On-Base, Off-Base, & Overseas Housing

Military members often have several housing options from which to choose. Whether you’re facing your first military move or your last, there is always one burning question, “Where should we live?” From young, single service members to big, bustling families, the housing situation is one of the first things that needs to be settled. Almost … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: June 26, 2019

Military Education Benefits – A Guide to Education and Training Benefits

If you’re a current or former member of the US military, you have access to some of the very best education and education assistance programs in the country. There are many different programs, both for those on active duty and honorably discharged veterans. That will give you the ability to participate in the program that will work best for … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: June 30, 2019

Military Insurance – Your Access to Life, Health, and Dental

Active duty service members, Reserves and Guard members, eligible veterans, and retirees are well covered by military insurance. Whether it’s life insurance, health insurance, or dental insurance, each type of coverage comes with several different program options. You can choose the one that offers the best combination of cost and benefits … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: June 30, 2019

Military Healthcare For Active, Guard & Reserves, and Retirees

Military healthcare is among the best coverage available anywhere. It’s as close to no-cost health insurance as you’ll find, and it covers virtually everything. Perhaps the biggest problem with military healthcare is that, like most military insurance plans, it can be difficult to understand. In this article, we’ll provide the basic … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: June 18, 2019

Best Jobs for Military Spouses

Let's face it. Life can be unpredictable when you are a member of a military family. With frequent and sometimes unexpected moves, it can prove challenging to build a career as a military spouse. While the job search can be daunting, especially if you have as many questions as answers for interviewers and a resume filled with short term … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 9, 2019

VA Loan Rates – Compare Today’s VA Home Loan Rates

Military families have access to arguably the most beneficial mortgages in the country. VA loan rates are incredibly competitive. More than that, VA loans require zero dollars down and waive PMI, unlocking the potential to own a home for millions of military personnel and veterans. Since the government insures these loans but offered by … Read the Rest

2019 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts – Over 100 Free Meals!

2019 Military Pay Charts – Officer & Enlisted Pay Scales (2.6% Raise)

Free Tax Filing and Preparation for Military Members

Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits

How to Get a Military ID Card – Eligibility, ID Card Facility Locator, Required Documents, and More