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Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
By Karen Jowers
Housing allowances, on average, will climb by more than 5% in 2022, and a lot more for some
Your housing allowance increase will depend on your rank, location, dependent status and other factors.
By Karen Jowers
Why are so few troops applying for the extra housing money approved to ease financial woes?
The military services have so far approved just 4,167 claims for the temporary increase in Basic Allowance for Housing, far fewer than were anticipated by defense officials.
By Karen Jowers
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
By Jessie Bur
The Spouse Angle Podcast: Many Military Families Are Eligible for Extra Housing Money
About 200,000 service members and their families may be eligible for a temporary increase in monthly housing allowance in areas where available and affordable housing is hard to come by.
By Military Times staff
It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowance
Troops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch
Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.
2.7 percent raise for troops, DoD civilians next year gains momentum
Senate leaders joined White House officials and House appropriators in backing a 2.7 percent pay raise for all servicemembers in 2022.
Many military families, caught in a housing crunch, are suffering this PCS season
Paying $600 more for rent than what BAH covers, getting outbid by tens of thousands of dollars when trying to buy a house … these are common experiences for military members across all services.
By Karen Jowers
Many military families are paying more than $200 a month out of pocket for housing costs above BAH, survey finds
Increased out-of-pocket costs for housing means more financial stress, researchers say.
By Karen Jowers