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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 … Read More

Free Tax Filing and Preparation for Military Members

One of the little-known benefits of being in the military is access to free tax filing and preparation services. There … Read More

free tax preparation for military

Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits

There are hundreds of benefits available to military veterans. From health care to education and training, to housing assistance and … Read More

US Mliitary Veterans Benefits Guide

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

A military ID card or dependent ID is a valuable card which can unlock a variety of valuable benefits, such … Read More

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 6, 2019

Zales Military Discount On Diamonds and Jewelry

In the market for a diamond or jewelry? You may want to look at Zales and utilize their military discount. Jewelry, especially diamonds, can be quite expensive, especially if you want a high-quality, beautiful product. Let's take a look at Zales, the company, first so you can grasp their storied past and commitment to wonderful … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 6, 2019

Sandals Resort Military Discounts & Discounts for Responders

If you're an active-duty military member or veteran and are looking to stay at a Sandals Resort, make sure you get any discounts available to you. Firefighter? Police officer? FEMA personnel? You may have access, too. Let's discuss the Sandals Resort discounts, one of many popular military discounts. Sandals Company … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 6, 2019

Best Car Insurance Companies for 2019

We’d all like to save money on car insurance, but you shouldn’t cut corners. Without adequate coverage, a collision could wreck your entire financial life, especially if you’re found legally responsible for someone else’s injuries. So let’s look for ways to save money while still protecting yourself with reliable auto coverage. 10 Best Auto … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: December 11, 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: December 11, 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

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