National Guard Pay vs. Army Reserves 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. Find out!
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VA Disability Benefits, Payments, and Pay Rates Chart
VA Disability Benefits or veterans disability are monetary benefits to veterans for injuries that were aggravated during military service.
What Type of Military Discharge Qualifies for VA Benefits?
Updated April 29 2024: The Department of Veterans Affairs has updated its approval policies to cover other-than honorable discharges and similar military discharges that previously did not qualify for VA healthcare benefits. If you applied in the past but were denied benefits due to the nature of your military discharge, apply for benefits again as…
Retiree and Annuitant Pay 2023
When will Retirees and Annuitants get paid in 2023? If you are on active duty, you get paid on the 1st and 15th of every month. You can see the list of Military Pay Dates here. However, what about if you are a retiree or an annuitant? And who gets that type of pay? Retirement…
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E): VA Education and Training Benefit
Veteran Readiness and Employment is an education and training benefit program offered by the VA for those with a 10% VA disability rating or higher. Learn more.
VA Education Benefits Under The National Call-To-Service Program
Have you performed a period of national service by joining the military under the VA National Call To Service program or NCS? You may qualify for VA education benefits through NCS. This program is intended for those who need an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill, and is offered under specific qualifying circumstances, as we’ll…
Cost-of-Living Increases For Montgomery GI Bill, Dependent Education Benefits
If you are attending classes on the Montgomery GI Bill or the VA Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, you will see an increase in your monthly payments starting in October 2022, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment or COLA. COLA changes for the Post 9/11 GI Bill are already in effect, those…
Do You Qualify For a Refund For Unused VEAP Benefits?
The VA is seeking to refund unused VEAP benefits to thousands of veterans. Find out if you qualify and how to get your money!
Healthcare After Active Military & TRICARE After Separation
If you are separating, retiring, or deactivating you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare after the military. Learn more.
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 the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations provide their employees under their 401-K plans. (Learn the full ins and…
BAS Rates: Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BAS, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, is meant to offset the costs of a military service member’s meals. Check out the latest BAS Rates.
UCX: Unemployment Insurance & Benefits after the Military
After the military you may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance through the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Program or UCX. Learn more.
List of Military Pay Dates 2025
2025 List of Military Pay Dates Typically, military personnel are paid on the 1st and 15th of every month. However, the actual military pay dates may vary due to weekends and holidays. Paydays can fall on any day of the week, depending on the month. Check closely to know when you will be paid. Sometimes,…
USAA Military & Retiree Pay Dates in 2025
Want to get paid early? One benefit of being a USAA member is having your pay available early. Find and compare the military pay dates with USAA’s early military pay dates.
Navy Federal Pay Dates for 2025
One benefit of being a Navy Federal member is having pay day funds available early. Find Navy Federal pay dates.
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 services, including the Ready Reserve. The Thrift Savings Plan was established by Congress in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Act of 1986. The TSP offers the same type of savings…
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 is a new military retirement system. The new system blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution benefit. This benefit is applied to the service member’s Thrift Savings Plan…
How To: Build a Sustainable Military Spouse Career
Military spouses should be able to have the same aspirations as their partners. Here’s one way how to build a sustainable military spouse career.
Top American Legion Benefits for Veterans
Although extremely visible, many people don’t understand all the benefits & services they can utilize from the American Legion.