DOD civilian employees given $1 spending limit for travel cards
The Pentagon is freezing travel and government credit cards for civilian employees to comply with DOGE's cost-savings initiatives.
By Riley Ceder
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Analysis shows troops financially stronger in 2023 than pre-pandemic
The USAA analysis found that surveyed troops' bank accounts also showed signs of the effects of inflation.
By Karen Jowers
The 5 Everyday Carry (EDC) Items You Should Carry Every Day
What's your first-line gear? GearScout editor Clint Emerson runs down the 5 EDC items he carries on his person at all times.
By Clint Emerson
Military members are disproportionately affected by cybercrime: Here’s why and how to avoid it
Cybercriminals are targeting America's military personnel and families, but steps can be made to avoid becoming a victim.
By Zach England
How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan
Here's what you'll need to get preapproved for an auto loan with Service Credit Union
US adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings
The Trump administration has been quietly adding mobile surveillance cameras at the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though fewer people appear to be crossing illegally. It’s the latest move as operations at the U.S.-Mexico border have become increasingly militarized and secretive.
This adult site will let you send deployed loved one customized messages from porn stars
The service is available for any occasion, year round.
By J.D. Simkins
Here’s how to take advantage of your military commissary benefit
How much do you know about your commissary benefit?
By Karen Jowers
A military member’s guide to balance transfers
Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track.
This deck of cards will (not) leave you ‘disgruntled’
Disgruntled Decks is a card game created for combat veterans by combat veterans who have experienced the monotony that can come with military life – at least until the shooting starts.
By Harold Hutchison
On consumer credit and unintended consequences
Consumers — members of our armed services most of all — must be protected from bad actors, but not with blanket rules that fail to account for their very real needs and that risk bringing real harm to their economic security, says the author of this commentary.
By Bill Himpler
All Americans deserve the same protection from predatory loans that service members have
The authors of this commentary support the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, in addition to the Military Lending Act, to protect active-duty service members and their families against abhorrent, predatory lending practices and products.
By Paul E. Kantwill and Christopher L. Peterson