Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches. The Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan. Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September. If "you want to reach me on the weekend," Lt. Gen. John Morrison said at TechNet Augusta, "call me on my personal device." Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off. Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops. Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans. There are more options for saving in your Thrift Savings Plan, but there are costs. This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it's paid off for him. More details emerge on how DoD is upping the overall commissary savings to 25%. Load More