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Tips for stretching dollars, saving money during a government shutdown

Senate Democratic leaders and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., face a looming Oct. 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown

2 weeks ago

Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown

Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.

3 weeks ago

Health Care

Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again

Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.

Military families stretch their grocery dollars with September deals

Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.

5 weeks ago

New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities

Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.

5 weeks ago

Here’s why Army hotel rates are going back up

On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.

6 weeks ago

Blended Retirement System is helping troops prepare for their future

Five years into the new Blended Retirement System, troops' retirement stashes are growing.

8 weeks ago

Some on-post kiosks offer sushi, salads and more where troops live

Commissaries are plumping up their selections of healthy foods, and working to get the items closer to where troops live and work.

8 weeks ago

Beer and wine sales expanded to more commissaries. What’s next?

Here are the 26 commissaries now selling beer and wine.

8 weeks ago

More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief

Director John Hall also discusses ongoing work to improve the quality of fruits and veggies, home delivery and other customer topics.

8 weeks ago

DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses

This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.

2 months ago

Lawmakers want to limit Chinese business in military quality of life

Lawmakers want to ban the sale of Chinese goods in military stores, and restrict online tutoring services provided by Chinese companies.

2 months ago

Here are the rules to get reimbursed for shipping a pet in 2024

DoD reimbursement for the costs of shipping a pet doesn't start until Jan. 1. In the meantime, military relief societies may be able to help.

3 months ago

Employment proposal may help military spouses, but it could hurt, too

Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?

3 months ago

Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon

Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.

4 months ago

Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

4 months ago

Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

4 months ago

Another career logistician takes the helm of the commissary agency

The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.

4 months ago

Military exchange online shoppers can now buy Home Depot appliances

Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.

4 months ago

From managing your finances, to buying a new car or home, Mil Money provides advice to U.S. service members.

Senate Democratic leaders and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., face a looming Oct. 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown

Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.

Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.

Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.

Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.

On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.

Five years into the new Blended Retirement System, troops' retirement stashes are growing.

Commissaries are plumping up their selections of healthy foods, and working to get the items closer to where troops live and work.

Here are the 26 commissaries now selling beer and wine.

Director John Hall also discusses ongoing work to improve the quality of fruits and veggies, home delivery and other customer topics.

This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.

Lawmakers want to ban the sale of Chinese goods in military stores, and restrict online tutoring services provided by Chinese companies.

DoD reimbursement for the costs of shipping a pet doesn't start until Jan. 1. In the meantime, military relief societies may be able to help.

Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?

Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.

Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.