Military

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

Everything seems up in the air right now because of COVID-19. Schools have canceled classes or have moved to an online setting. And because of this, student vet... Read More...

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Healthcare After Separating From Active Duty Military

If you are getting out of the military sometime soon, you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare, and what your options are. You won’t be able... Read More...

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How to Maximize Your TSP Retirement Fund

Maximizing Your Thrift Savings Plan Retirement Fund All government employees are uniquely positioned to set themselves up for a great retirement. How? Through ... Read More...

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VA Disability Benefits and Pay

One part of being a service member is receiving the right benefits and compensation based on your experiences in the military, any disability you have, and any ... Read More...

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BAS Rates: Basic Allowance for Subsistence

BAS is one of the regular pays a service member will receive. Unlike BAH or their basic pay, there can be a few restrictions on when you will receive BAS. Here ... Read More...

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UCX: Unemployment Insurance After the Military

With the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Program (UCX) you can qualify for unemployment benefits once your time in the military is over. The pro... Read More...

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Military Pay Dates 2020

Typically while serving in the military you are paid on the 1st and 15th of every month. However, due to weekend and holidays, the actual military pay dates ma... Read More...

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USAA Pay Dates For Military and Retirees 2020

One benefit of being a USAA member is having funds available early. Find the standard military pay dates and USAA pay dates below. Receive Military Pay Early w... Read More...

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Navy Federal Pay Dates 2020

One benefit of being a Navy Federal Credit Union member is having funds made available early. Find the standard military pay dates and Navy Federal pay dates be... Read More...

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National Guard Pay and Reserve Pay

If you are thinking about joining the National Guard or the Reserves, you might be wondering how National Guard pay or Reserve pay works. Serving in the Nati... Read More...

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Thrift Savings Plan: Everything You Need to Know

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees. The plan is also available for members of the uniformed serv... Read More...

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Blended Retirement System (BRS): An Overview

The Blended Retirement System (BRS) was created with the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. What is the Blended Retirement System? The BRS i... Read More...

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