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Mil Money
  • Service members must start repaying Social Security payroll taxes in January, following a four-month deferral. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    New in 2021: Your military paycheck is about to get smaller

    Unless you were able to put aside the extra money for the last four months, you may be feeling the pinch.

    Karen Jowers
    December 14, 2020
  • Military members, family members, veterans may have unclaimed money waiting for them in states where they've lived. (Mike Tolstoy/Istockphoto)
    Do you have unclaimed money in states where you’ve been stationed? Here’s how to to find it

    One in 10 Americans have unclaimed property that companies have turned over to states. Could this bring some holiday cheer to you?

    Karen Jowers
    December 20, 2020
  • LendUp says it stopped making loans to active duty members three years ago. (baona/Getty Images)
    Lender sued by feds for allegedly overcharging troops says it fixed the problem three years ago

    Company says it self-reported the issues to the CFPB in 2017, and refunded interest and fees to service members.

    Karen Jowers
    December 8, 2020
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allege an online lender overcharged interest to military members. (baona/Getty Images)
    Feds allege online lender violated law, overcharged military borrowers

    Lawsuit asks for restitution and other monettary relief to more than 1,200 military consumers allegedly overcharged.

    Karen Jowers
    December 4, 2020
  • Many military bases have tax centers operated through their legal assistance offices, where those in the military community can have their taxes prepared by a trained, certified volunteer. (Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell/Air Force)
    Here’s when your 2020 military tax statements will be ready

    Get your tax statement faster on myPay; retirees' 1099Rs will be available on Dec. 15.

    Karen Jowers
    November 30, 2020
  • Shopping will look different this holiday season, but military stores have been working to get the deals for their customers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)
    Ready for some holiday cheer? Check in with your COVID-ready military stores

    Here's what you need to know about holiday shopping in your military stores.

    Karen Jowers
    November 21, 2020
  • A customer at the McGuire Commissary at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., pictured here, complains about the empty shelves at the store. (DeCA photo: John Zoubra)
    DoD officials consider drastic measures as commissary shortages hit critical levels

    Could the Defense Production Act be invoked to get food on commissary shelves?

    Karen Jowers
    November 4, 2020
  • There may be fewer parades this year because of the pandemic, but the country continues to honor veterans, in large and small ways, such as offering some discounts to show their appreciation. (Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret/Army)
    From free tacos to haircuts and lube jobs, Veterans Day discounts and deals are waiting

    Some businesses are still offering discounts for military and veterans amid the COVID pandemic.

    Karen Jowers
    November 1, 2020
  • Working-age military retirees are facing new Tricare Select fees in January, and they must set up a payment process. (Michael Beaton/Army)
    Here’s what military retirees who are affected by new Tricare Select fees should do now

    If you set up your payment plan before Nov. 20, you won't have to pay enrollment fees in advance.

    Karen Jowers
    October 26, 2020
  • DoD is moving to give exchange privileges to DoD civilians. (AAFES)
    Approval expected soon for DoD civilians to shop in military exchanges

    Nearly 600,000 DoD civilians would get new shopping privileges.

    Karen Jowers
    October 20, 2020
  • 12 commissaries have been selling beer and wine in a limited test for two years (Vladans)
    Mil Money: Has the commissary beer and wine test gone stale?

    DoD officials are analyzing whether they should expand the sale of beer and wine to more commissaries.

    Karen Jowers
    September 3, 2020
  • A service member takes a moment to decide which credit card to use to complete his purchase at the local commissary. (MC2LaTunya Howard/Navy)
    Mil Money: Put your military community options into the mix when choosing a credit card

    Pick your credit cards carefully, and explore some options available for the military community.

    Karen Jowers
    August 27, 2020
  • Before you go into debt, check with your military relief society about getting financial assistance. (Cpl. Paul Peterson/Marine Corps)
    COVID cash crunch because of your military child’s remote learning costs? Here are some options.

    Some military relief societies have recently expanded their COVID financial assistance.

    Karen Jowers
    August 14, 2020
  • New app provides quick information to a number of services on Army garrisons. (AAFES)
    New app connects military community to what they need on Army garrisons

    Army installations first. AAFES is talking to Air Force officials about a similar app.

    Karen Jowers
    August 11, 2020
  • More cars are parked and fewer are on the road as people stay put during the pandemic, causing some insurers to reduce the cost of premiums for auto insurance. (Scyther5)
    More credits coming for millions of troops, veterans and families on auto insurance bills

    Current and former military who are members of USAA will see their auto insurance cost reduced again.

    Karen Jowers
    August 4, 2020
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