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

by Jennifer Barnhill, Last updated: August 19, 2020

Military Child Care Fee Assistance Programs

For military parents, researching and paying for child care is one of the most frustrating parts of moving to a new location. And unless you qualify for a high priority category, you may not get a spot with a Child Development Center (CDC), forcing you to find civilian care. Thankfully, the Department of Defense has made paying for alternative … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 18, 2020

New Advantages to Long Term Care Planning

Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Navy Mutual. Have you ever considered long term care coverage? If not, you should. An overwhelmingly large percentage of the population will need some form of long term care as they age. As many as 69% of the people turning 65 this year will need some level of long term care. 15% of those people will … Read the Rest

by Jessica Evans, Last updated: September 1, 2020

Sam’s Club Military Discount Offer

Like its direct competitor Costco, a membership to Sam’s Club gives you access to bulk pricing on items that you and your family use often. Sam’s Club provides a military appreciation gift card for those in our community who choose to purchase a membership to the retail warehouse club. But what does Sam’s Club offer you as a member of the … Read the Rest

by Jessica Evans, Last updated: September 1, 2020

Costco Military Discount Membership

If you’re like the rest of us, there are certain products you buy on repeat every week or every month. Over time, this can add up – both in the cost of the items and the endless trips to the store. If you’ve ever wondered if having a bulk-store membership to Costco is for you, this guide will break down the Costco military discount and the benefits … Read the Rest

by Meaghan Doherty Myers, Last updated: August 12, 2020

TSP Automatic Enrollment Program – How It Works, Percentages, & Updates

For those of us who have ever sifted through our daily emails and realized that we never subscribed to half of the messages in our inbox, the concept of automatic enrollment is quite familiar. In order to stop receiving advertisements, sales notifications, or updates from stores or websites that we visited one or more times, the burden is placed … Read the Rest

by Samantha Peterson, Last updated: August 10, 2020

Military Child Care Options – There Are Many Programs Both On and Off Base

The list of decisions to make as a parent is ever-growing, and atop almost every working parent’s list is child care. Selecting the best fit, especially for service member families, means taking a deep dive into the pros and cons of every option with military precision. We’re covering far beyond the basics, giving you a list of options paired with … Read the Rest

by Meaghan Doherty Myers, Last updated: September 1, 2020

American Forces Travel – Online Travel Discounts

American Forces Travel (AFT) is a leisure travel booking website sponsored by the Department of Defense and intended for servicemembers and veterans across all military branches. Through American Forces Travel, eligible users are able to find steeply discounted rates on airfare, cruises, hotels, rental cars, vacation packages, and event tickets … Read the Rest

by Jessica Evans, Last updated: August 3, 2020

Gold Star Families – Honoring Survivors of Fallen Servicemembers

Being a Gold Star Family is a title reserved for the spouses, parents, and children of military servicemembers who have died as a result of military service. This designation is a way for the military to honor both the sacrifice of the servicemember and acknowledge the family’s loss. Our military community might only comprise less than one … Read the Rest

by Jessica Evans, Last updated: August 17, 2020

Online ID Verification Services: ID.me and SheerID

Military service online ID verification services help connect you to retailers across the country who offer military-exclusive discounts and benefits. Servicemembers, veterans, and family members complete a form that includes non-sensitive information such as name, branch of service, and email address. To verify your eligibility, companies use the … Read the Rest

by Jessica Evans, Last updated: September 1, 2020

Just Do It! Nike Military Discount – Save 10% on Purchases

Just do it - use the Nike military discount! Nike offers a generous 10% military discount online and in stores that can be used up to four times every 30 days. This discount helps to offset some of the cost of Nike clothing and gear and make it more accessible to the members of the military community. Additionally, this discount expands to … Read the Rest

Proposed 2021 Military Pay Charts – Officer & Enlisted Pay Scales (3.0% Raise)

Free Tax Filing and Preparation for Military Members

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

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

Military Child Care Fee Assistance Programs

New Advantages to Long Term Care Planning

Sam’s Club Military Discount Offer

Costco Military Discount Membership

TSP Automatic Enrollment Program – How It Works, Percentages, & Updates

Military Child Care Options – There Are Many Programs Both On and Off Base

American Forces Travel – Online Travel Discounts

Gold Star Families – Honoring Survivors of Fallen Servicemembers

Online ID Verification Services: ID.me and SheerID

Just Do It! Nike Military Discount – Save 10% on Purchases